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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Another Flying Machine Nearly
Completed" by San Francisco Man.

From the San Francisco Balletin, Dec II.
4 few months since, J. B. Nor
row, citizen Of this place, and a
practical engineer, commenced work
on the model Of a flying machine,
which he has since carried nearly
to completion. To-day it was set
in motion at shop on the corner of
Fremont and Market streets, and
the results were entirely satistacto-
ry. AS yet the lifting and sustain
ing power is not wholly supplied,
but that has been a demonstration
for centuries. The model which we
saw is designed to exhibit the pro-
pelling and guiding forces. The
balloon has attached beneath it a
light but strong framework for the
support Of the machinery and pas
sengers. At the top of the frame
work, and Just unde, the balloon, is
an arm and shaft, and at either end
Of the shaft are propellers, or fans,
which are reversible and easily adj
.justed to any required position by
means of pulleys. BY these the
engineer may turn the vessel, re-
verse its course, or give it an up
ward or downward inclination; the
supply of gas remaining always the
same in the balloon. The propeller
shaft is worked by double upright
engine, set within the framework,
and driven by boiler of peculiar
construction, combining the forces
Of steam and air, so that ten gallons
Of water Wilt is calculated
drive a ten-horse power engine five
hours. On "A level with the boiler
is the frame on which the saloon for
passengers is to be constructed.
The engine of the model works
smoothly, and revolves the fans with
great velocity. The inventor in
tends to have n balloon manutac-
tured in a few days. When it is
completed he will give the machine
a fair trial. Several scientific men
have examined it, and expressed
their conviction that Mr.. Morrow
has made important discoveries in
the science OF aerial navigation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

She was, if not the aflianced bride,
at least the sweetheart of a nei gh-
boring gentleman, when Gov. Hous-
ton sought her hand. Her family
being very ambitious, forced the
match and she was married. After
retiring to her bridal chamber her
department was such as to cause
him to suspect that while her hand
was his, her heart was another's.
She confessed the truth when inter
rogated, and while promising tidel-
ity and witely duty, declared her
self unable to love him. lie at once
retired from the house, leaving his
bride as pure and spotless as ever.
He then resigned his position and
went among the Comanches. In due
course of time the lady sought and
obtained a divorce.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

GEN. SAM HoUsToN's SECRET
The most singular incident in the
eyentful life Of Sam Houston, and
one never hitherto explained, was
his abandonment of the governor
ship of Tennessee only three days
after marrying a young wife. lie
became a voluntary exile among the
Indians of the plains for years
thereafter, was made great chief,
and only reappeared in public life
when Texas was struggling for in
dependence. The Galveston hers
lifts the vail from this secret cham
Der of Houston's heart by this sim
pular narration: What we know
about this matter is so honorable to
him that we shall, for the first time,
nut it in print. We may premise
that our information is derived in
directly from one now deceased,
who. during her life, had right to
know what caused that strange epi-
sodc in the life of the great man.
Gov. Houston's first bride was a
Tennessee belle of surprising beau
tv. and Of considerable social rank.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Iye Knevy Too Much.

Many years ago one Of the
wharvcs at North End WAS used as
a coal wharf, the occupant Of which
had held it Tor Il long time as such.
In his employ, as a teamstcr, was
an Irishman named William B,
who had driven his team so long
that it was question which owned
it. He was a fixture, and the owner
thought he couldn't get along with
out Billy. Nov, said Billy was a
sensible man, who kept both eyes
open, and accordingly picked up 4
great deal of information. AS both
employer and man were posSessors
Of more or less irascibility, frequent
were their explosions, and Billy
was discharged at least once day;
though frequently discharged, he
never went Off. One day the en-
ployer, during one of these pass
ages, burst out, OTIS no sort Of use,
Billy, | can't learn you anything at
all, and have been trying for years.
''Shure, and yez have then learnt me
one thing" said Billy. 'What is
,hat?" was asked. 81 shall be glad
to hear of anything you've learned =
"Shure, sir, yez have learned me
that fifteen h,pored makes ton"
Billy knew too much to be spared.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Jack and Me.

Here y'are-? Black your boots, boss,
Do it for Jest five cents;
Shine 'em up in minute.
That is + fnothin' prevents.
Set your foot right on there, sir;
The mornin's kinder cold
Sorter rough on feller
When his coats gettin' old;
Well, yes-call it a coat, sir,
Though 'taint much mOre'n tear;
Can't get myself another
Amt got the stamps to spare.
Make as much as most on 'em-
That's so; but then, yer see,
They've only got one to do for;
There's two on us, Jack and me.
Him? Why--that little Teller,
With d0uble-up sorter back,
Sittin' there on the gratin'
Sunnin' hisself-that's Jack.
Used to be round sellin' papers,
The cars there was his lay,
But he got showed off the platform
Under the wheels one day;
Yes, the conductor did it
Gave him a reg'lar throw
He didn't care if he had killed him,
Some on 'em are jest so.
He's never been all right since, sir,
SOrter quiet and queer
Himpnd me go together.
He's what they cali cashier
High old style for a boot-black-
Made all the fellers laugh
Jack and me had to take it,
But we don't mind no chatf.
Trouble gness not much. sir.
Sometimes when biz gets slack,
l don't know how I'd stand it
II 'twasn't for little Jack.
Why, boss, you ought to hear him.
He says we needn't care
How rough luck is down here, sir,
If some day we git up there.
All done now--how's that, sir?
Shine like pair of lamps.
Mornin' give it to Jack, sir,
He looks after the stamps.
-NfU York EreD;H1 Maj
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

MEssRs. BENNETT, ELDRIDaE & Co.,
Grocers, Burr's buildings Chatham street,
are now doing good, brisk business des-
pite the tightness of the times. Since
opening last May, their trade has steadi-
ly increased, for the simple reason that
they have squarely earned it. Every ef-
fort has been made by them to secure the
best quality of Goods, and to put their
prices at the lowest possible limits. Pay
ing less than half the rent given by some
of their competitors, doing all their work
themselves-thus saving the very consid-
cradle item of clerk hirc-and by utterly
refusing to credit, losing nothing on BAD
debts, they can and do fix their prices at
figures, below which it is not possible for
legitimate trade to go.
Below will be found list of their prices
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

The Loss OF A WIFE.-In com
parison with the loss of a wife, all
other bercavements are tritling. The
wife! she who fills so large a. space
in the domestic heaven; she who
busted herself unweariedly for the
precious ones around her; bitter,
bitter is the tear that falls on her
cold clay. You stand beside her
coffin and think of the past. 1t
seems an amber colored-pathway,
where the sun shone on beautiful
flowers, or the stars hung glittering
overhead. Fain would the soul lin
ger there. No thorns are remem-
bered save those your hands may
unwillingly have planted. Her no
BILE, tender heart lies open to your
inmost ght. You think of her now
as all gcntlcness, all beauty, all pu-
ritv. But she is dead! The dear
heart that laid upon your bosom,
rests in the still darkness upon a
pillow of clay. The hands that have
ministered so untiringly are folded,
white and cold, beneath the gloomy
portal. The heart whose every beat
measured an eternity of love, lies
under your feet. The flowers she
bent over with smiles bend now
above her in tears, shaking the dew
from their petals, that the vcrdurc
around her may be kept green and
beautiful.
There is no white arm over your
shoulder, no speaking face to look
mp into the eye Of love; no tremb-
ling lips to murmur-"Oh, it is too
sad!"
There is so strange hush in ey-
cry room; no light footstep passing
around. No smile to greet You at
nightfall. And the old clock ticks
and strikes, and ticks-it was such
music when she could hear it! Now
it seems kncll on the hours thro
which you watched the shadows OF
death gathering upon her sweet
face.
And every day the clock repeats
that old story. Many another tale
it telleth, too-of beautiful words
and deeds that are registered above
You feel-oh, how oftcn.-that the
grave cannot keep her.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

Aug. 26th. 1870. Bonds, 81, 900 for Cash.
$1,000 at par.
And all sold to ]. r. Spease, of Gran
vile, Ohio.
The report was accepted and ordered
on file.
The Go. Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants to Commissioners of In
sanity in accordance with the Certificate
of the Clerk of the District Court, on
file. Alsc, warrant for $266,43 on
the Soldiers Bounty Fund. in favor of
the County Treasurer, to serve as his
voucher for taxes deducted from Claims
of Soldiers, as per instructions of the Board.
The Co. Auditor reported the amount
OF Go. warrants outstanding as fol-
lows.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

In Table Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware,
Tea, Coffee, Syrups, &c, they feel very
confident they can offer special induce
ments to those who pay down for Goods.
Cash Paid for Farm Produce
BENNETT, ELDRIDGE & co.
A
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

A modest young woman, stopping
at a hotel in Hartford, refused to
sleep in room paneled with birds
eye maple.
Oliver Wendell Holmes calls a
kiss lisping consonant. lie should
have added, also, that it usually fol-
lows a-vowal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
4 SIRE THING.

yIriE undersigned having removed from Buchan-
an county (his place Of residence for II years
to NJ " il ,iesirous of concentrating his resonr-
crs offers for casll-or cash and security among
other solid chances-the Otteryiile Lime business
with Pages Patent Kiln. and the patent right Tor
n wears 10 come for Buchanan and Winneshek
counties. (theres no better process OF lime hnrh-
inc than this in use the leading concerns of the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Jesup Cards.
7. H. HAWKINS

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
N Jesup. Buchanan Co., Iowa. Collections
promptly made and remitted. Real Estate bought
and sold
Jan 22 1869, 3U-t1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

of $3.50 for the months Of October, Nov
ember and December, since the October
session of the Board
The following classification of property
for assessment, for the year 1871, was
them adopted towit:
Islproved Farms as per judgment of As
SCISSOR per Acre.
Timber land as per Judgment Of As
SCISSOR per Acre.
Cnimproved Prairie 50 to $40 per acre
Swamp and overfiowed lands of individn-
ais without timber as per judgment OF
Assessor per Acre.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
SECOND DAY.

Jan. 8, 1871.
The Board met at 9 o'clock A. NJ,
pursuant to adjournment.
Present, all the members.
Minutes of yesterdays proceedings read
| and approved.
The Board proceeded to examine
claims on Justices transcripts, -and
on motion allowed CLAIMS as appears
in the following schedule, and instruct
ed the Co. Auditor to issue warrants
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
40 Acres Of Heavily inbered Land;
LIZ Acres Lime Stone Quarry

On Main street, Independence: a good cellar wall
thereon: with good will of the leading lime btsi
mess within - miles mOre-capahle OF great I'M
provement and extension under Information ealil-
ed in The present business of subscriber who rep
resent. kfns with capacity of 700 bushels OF lime
per day. If not soon sold the opportunity WI
not be lost by the present managefr. Ihs ohiy
reason for selling now being residence
Also for sale s5rer.H E9,'its0f Weh sitndfed LAM,
improved aud 40 acres with 15Ia improved: excel,
eni bottom land; and some Tots in Ottervilie All
offered AT low valuation aud on accohIlioua'lns ml
terms. Apply to s. H. Siannard. my agent at OF
terville. or by mail to vorvc
,.a Tuekahoe, n. T.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

o'clock p NJ, Jan. 3, 1871.
The Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
All the members present.
The following report of the Poor Farm
Directors was presented and on motion
accepted and ordered on file, to-wit:
Poor FARM, BUCHANAN Co Iowa, Jan. ?, 1871.
To tue Honoiudle Bolfd Cf .SaperGisors:
IN the report of the Poor House and Farm for
the year OF 1870, the following is presented:
The paupers have properly and kindly been
treated, the farm work duly and scasonably per
formed.
There six paupers in the Poor House at
present. The number sent by Township Trustees
has been greater for this, than any former year;
but many staid but two or three days, and one or
two, only to dinner. 1t is a rule in our Poor
House to furnish labor to such able to per-
form it, and those con-trutionally tired are not
pleased with it and take leave.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

| Val .--.-...-.---....-
Bills of J. F. Hodges for $l3f,5l /;
J. G. Whitney, for $3.50 and Mowrer
&..Jernegan, for $l6.l Is, were rejected.
Bills of z. Stout & Co., for s13.93;
Hastings & Fowler, for $40, and Jacob
Bach, for $416. 90 were continued.
On motion adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

f r. Rrintnall, 10 l.20 s l2.oo $500
Jed Lake | - l2.oo II. ~
|. A. Stoddar,i 96 I2.oa 30
The Board then adjourned sine die.
l. L. LOOMS.
Co Auditor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
INDEPENDENCE NURSERY.

4 T the Independence Nursery. one mile west OF
N this City. can he found good assortment OF
the most hardy varieties of Grated Apple Trees;
also Seeding Apple Trees; Early Richmond , ana
Morelo Cherries: Flemish Beauty Pears: yellow
Egg Lombard Columbia, Minor and Blue Plnms
Red and yellow Siberian, Transcendent: Souiard'
Hyslop. Forbs and Tetopsky Crabs: Houghfon
little Black Cap. Purple Cane and Catawina Rasp-
berries: Concord and Clinton Grapes: Wilson'S.
Russells. Ianning's White and French's Seeding
Strawberries Currants. Roses, Flowering Al
monds Snowhalls Gladoas, Lilies. Dahlias,
Flowern" shrubs. Weeping Willows. Evergreens;
Verbenas Sweet Potatoes. and in fact any and
everything in the Nursery line cheaper than can
be had from any other Nursery. will also order
on short nolice anything in the green house line,
from D. Willmot Scot. of Gaena. Illinois at c;ta
looue prices. freight and express charges excepted
Almost ali of the above were grown and accli-
mated here on our own grounds.
j. S. BOTCK,
os-tf a., Proprietor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

DHYSTCIAN AND SURGEON. QnaSqHe!oh,
Iowa Lately returned from two years
experience in the most celebrated Female. Chi-
dren's and General Hospitals on the continent OF
Europe. and with the greatest living masters oi
medac science. gu
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Proceedings Of The Board of Sup
erviSOrS Of Buchanan
County.

EQUITY convened Ill regular SESSION al
the Court House, Independence, at one
O'Clock P. NJ, on Monday, January I'd,
1871.
Present, Messrs. !. A. Stoddard, Jed
Lake and f. p. Brintnall.
The oath of Office was administered to
the Board by the Co. Auditor.
On motion Mr.. Brintnall was elected
Chairman of the Board for the current
year. The official bonds of officers elect
were presented and approved as follows
John Hollett, Recorder,
Co. Officers. ID. J.. Smith, Clerk
of the Dist. Court,
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
L. S. Allen, Homer
S. G. Adams, Liberty
w. P. Crary, Washington
NJ. A. Chambcrlin, Byron
Hiram Champlin, Jefferson
William Decker, Middletield
J. w. Doud, Madison
G. S. Dawes, Byron
+. j. Everett, Fairbank
p. II. Fisher, Como
j. NJ. Ginther, Sumner
l.. o. Hillman, Hazleton
+. ID. Hoyey, Liberty
}. NJ. Hovey, Perry
Andrew Lawrence, g
S. i. Lee, Fairbank
}. y. Laird, Westburg
b. II. Miller, Hazleton
J. ID. Price, Homer
o. II. p. Roszell, Washington
L. 5. Stone, Westburg
CoNsTABLEs.
E. Il. Balm, Homer
Jno. COsgrove, Fairbank
IL. G. Chamberlin, Liberty
Jno. Q. Gray, Sumner
Hugh Hurscy, Liberty
Frank Howard, Fairbank
Mm. II. kint, Hazleton
n. II. Miller, Middletield
ID. 5. Shipley, Washington
L. Nj. Watson, Como
Township CLERKS.
B. F. Buckley. Homer
Jno. Bowder, jefferson
Henry Blank, Middlcfield
W. Buttcrtield, Liberty
NJ. A. Chamberlain, Byron
Q. Dunton, Perry
Saml. Hoover, Newton
Jno. Hollett, Washington
\. Manson, Como
[. n. Myers, Westburg
Alvah Peck, Fremont
J. ID. Russell, Buffalo
Innath,n -, ll,nd E,;rhark
The following brioge petitions were
presented, to-wit:
From 2. Mcfarland and others, ask
ing for bridge over Waps;pinicon River,
at Mglrose Ford, Perry township. Con
tinued from Oct. Session.
From Henry Cooke and others, asking
for bridge over Lime Creek near ne cor.
of NV NV, sec. %, township 80, r. 10.
From James Richardson and others,
asking for bridge over WaIton's Creek,
Newton township. Continued from Oct.
session.
From Chas. F. Klots and others, ask
ing for bridge over creek near residence
of Jno NJ Riordcn, Newton township
Continued from Oct session.
From NJ. Broaubent and others, asking for
bridge over Otter Creek, near Sc cor. sec.
80, Hazleton township.
The consideration of the above peti-
tons was postponed to the April session
of tue Board.
Sundry claims against the county were
then examined and allowed, disappears IN
the following Schedule, to-wit:
Amt Amt
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
NJ r. EASTMAN,

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
n and Land Agent, Jesup. Buchanan County,
Iowa. viii practice in Buchanan, Blackhawk'
and adjoining counties. 5l-u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
DIR. MALCOM GRAHAM.

C,URGEON AND HoMEOPATHiSr, office il
- Wilcox Block Residence opposite the ne"
Methodist Church. Office hours from 10 10 /? n
!, , and from ! To and TO Z. NJ.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

S'Say, Smith, where hayeyo. been
for a week back" 81 haven't been
anywhere for it. ! haven't got !.
weak back"
All men are bores, except when
We want them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Hardy Trees for the Northwest.
J. S. SHEARMAN,
THE
NORTH -WESYERN NURSERIES.

Has in twenty wears of close personal application
to the indispensable quality of extreme hardness.
collected the largest stock of Russian and Siberian
Apples to be found on the American Continent.
now offers to the public these Indispensable Narl-
climate The grounds of my customers bear
abundant evidence of the fruitfnlness of these
Russian and Siberian varieties, all of which can he
obtained at low and reasonable rates. to"ether
with a laroc and varied stock of all varieties of
nursery products, especially adapted to Northern
Iowa.
FRANK CARRELL and p. lllNMAN- AGENTS in
Buchanan County.
d. G. SABIN. General A@ert for Central Iowa.
NAV I've found at the office of Hon. ID. :. Lee In
dependence. Iowa. For further particulars ad-
dress the proprietor.
j. s. SHEARMAN.
1-tf Rockford. H.. Box -.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
o'clock p. NJ, Jan. 3, 1871.

On motion, adjourned till l o'clock
P. NJ.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
j. S. NICHOLSON.
DWIGHT FLOWER, A. NJ. NJ. D..

d1SY~ ~S,rRGEoN DENTIST, Independence
- Iowa. Office in Wilcox New blocA'
Main Street Up Stairs. la-I
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
w. H. BARTON,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW. Office on corner o
n Main and Walnut Streets over Closes store
Independence Iowa. Particular a'lehlio', pan d. ~
General Collections and matters before the Pro
bate Court. ''i
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
T, M. HUNT,
!. S. KELLAR.

r licensed ATCTIONEER, Independence. TO-
/ wa Will sell Real Estate and Personal Prop
erty of every description. Satisfaction GHarah-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Business Cards.
LEE e. WEART.
7. s. WOODWARD,

A TroRNFY FLAW and General Land AGENT
n Indepeudedcc Iowa. Office III wilcox b! X
Particular attention given to Collections and Re
mittances promptly made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
Dr. H. II. HUNT. III. D.,

T licensed AUCTIONEER, Qnasqueton such
i 4 anan County. Iowa. l5-hh
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

p II Hines, do do ..
johnson Russell, bounty on wild
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13
D, D. HOLDRIDGE.

r licensed AJCTIONEER, Hazleton. Iowa
Will attend Sales of Real and Personal Prop
3rty on short notice. i'll this and Fayette cou'ics.
E,f;sf.r r,ion Cnaranteed 33-1y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-01-13

The Board met at 3 ClOCk, 4. NJ,
pursuant to adjournment
All the members present.
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were read and approved.
The following claims of veteran soldiers.
under resolution of the Board, passed
Dec. II, 1868, were presented and allow
ed, as appears in the following schedule,
and the Co. Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Bounty Fund ac-
81.