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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

Endowment: Morning; Out Of Doors: Evening;
In Doors; After the storm, a Calm (four scenes
For the Master; ~ Oltimes Happens that
lace OF Age; An Artistic Evening; The Nangh'
ty Boy (tiDt.
The reading matter is good. as usual, but Of
course in this number IL Overshadowed by the
extraordinary pictorial attractions. The volume
OF the ALDINE fer 1872 is announced by the pnb
fishers as ne holiday present.; and we think,
when It ia known what a royal book 1t is, it will
hardly require their additional offer Of a beanii
full Chrome free to crowd them with orders
Send IS to James Sutton 4 Co, IS Maiden Lane
New York, for this bound volume. and secure a
gallery Of engravings that will be source of JOY
In the home for many day.
Sufficient Of the chromos, Tho Village Belle
supply a large list of subscribers, ant. the pub
fishers hope to keep up with the greatest posi-
BILE rush Of subscriptions, so as to deliver ehro
event they will supply all dues with the Fcbraa
~ number.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Concerning tho Points Of a PrOfita-
BILE Hog.

In response to our call for correspond.
encc from different sections of this coun-
ty. our friend Alex. McGowcn, OF Sunny
Side, fayors us with the following sugges'
tions upon a subject in which he is thor
oughly posted:
AT the last National Swine Breeders
Convention, which was attended by dele
gates from every State in the Union, the
following was adopted as the standard
measurement Of the most profitable hog:
The hog should measure as many feet
from top of head to the setting on OF tall
MS he does around the body, and as many
inches around the leg below the knee as
he does feet in length or around tho
body
Il thought would compare the meas
urement Of my thoroughbred pigs with
this rule. Now for the result: My boar
Duke which is eight months old the
18th inst, and weighs 300 pounds. meas
ures four feet and four inches from the
top Of head to setting on Of tail, when
standing in natural position, and four
feet and four inches around the body just
back Of the shoulders. So far all right.
then put the limo around the log on the
smallest point below thu knee, and found
it eight inches. strong. l then measured
one Of my finest sows. Beauty which is
~ months old apd weighs $50 pounds,
with about the same results. four feet
around the body, three feet ten inches on
the back and six and Il half inches around
the leg.
ut is evident that this rule was made
to apply to the little old fashioned Suffolk.
Possibly it was engineered through the
convention by some ono interested in
breeding the same, but it will apply to
none of our Western breeds of hogs
However, if any of the readers of the
BULLETIN have q distinct breed of hogs
which will fill this measure. would like
to hear from them, and will spend day
or two in going to see them.
Respectfully, yours, A. MCGOWAN
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Wards CORNERS. Dec.

WARDS CORNERS, Dec. Z.
Editor BuUetin:-Plcasc publish thu
following account Of the Institute hele
at this place Dec. 18th:
No session was held in the forenoon
Met at 80 p. IN. The following Officers
were elected: Chairman, VIM. Quick
Secretary, d. p. Ward; Critic, Marvin
Coleman. The subject of Reading wa.
then discussed.
C. T. Ross: II would give short les
sons, and would require the pupils t.
fully understand the lesson before read
ing. Would ask questions of those pu
pills who are least apt to understand the
lessons"
David Ward: II would require pupils
to understand the lesson, whether it bt
long or short. If a pupil makes mis-
take l would not interrupt him while
reading"
C. Wells: Il find trouble by scholars
bringing too advanced Readers. For in
stance, bringing Fifth Readers when they
ought to bring the Third or Fourth"
VIM. Quick: Il know of no way to
overcome this difficulty, unless by talk
ing with the scholars and their parents
In graded schools this difficulty is avoid
ed, but in country schools | know OF nc
other remedy than the ono mentioned.
would dispense with the Sixth Reader, il
possible"
Dayton Ward Zone great difficulty
in teaching scholars to read correctly is
to teach them to read as they would talk
NOT in the monotone voice. Thorough
drill in this is the only sure method OF
accomplishing this result"
VIM. Quick: II would have class
drill III photography each day think
it is tho most advisable way of teaching
orthography."
Wells: II find more difficulty in teach
ing emphasis than any other part Of
reading. Would require pupils to learn
all the rules Of reading, as | think them
necessary to the qualifications of a good
reader
ARITHMETIC.
d. =. Ward: II would require each
class to commence in Notation or MI
meration, and see that they well under.
stood the first principles of arithmetic
before much advancement is made.
think Compound Proportion the hardest
part of arithmetic for pupils to learn
VIM. Quick II think the difficulty is
that they do not undcrtand Simple Pro
portion. Have them understand this
thoroughly, and there will be but little
difficulty"
Dayton Ward; Il find the great Diff
Guilty to be in getting an explanation
from pupils; think this to he the mos'
essential part Of arithmetic
Wells: II think too much time il
spent in Grammar Do not think il
profitable TO spend too much time will
diagrams and analysis, but think tho
time could be spent more protitably will
some other branch"
Ward: II think much Of the benefit
derived from the analysis Of seltcncp, 4
good reader must understand the analy
sis of sentence. would encourage
the study of grammar with pupils of tn
proper age
Adjourned to meet In SIX weeks.
u. p. WARD, Secretary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Christmas Eve.

There will lie Christmas entertain
mcnt at the NJ. +. Church, next Tuesday
evening. After various exercises by the
Sunday School, such as tableauX. singing
&c, it is expected a finely rugged ship
will sail in covered with presents from
bow to stern Any person wishing to
make present to wife or child, husband
or lover parents or friends, are invited
to bring said present to the NJ. f. Church
next Tuesday that it may be placed on
ship-board. The singing which will con-
stitute one principal feature Of the exer-
cises will be under the direction of ID. ID.
Holdridge Esq All the Sunday School
Children must have present, hence an
admission of ten cents will be charged at
the door, to meet expenses.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

\ TEACHERS INSTITUTE will be held at
Winthrop, Jan. 4th, 1878, commencing
at 8 q. M, in the new school building.
Devotional exercises, by Rev. J.. W.
Brintnall
Organization.
Gcography-E. S. Stockwel.
Gymnastics. l.. Frederick.
Mathematical Geographically Wilson
Palmer. illustrated by the Stellar Tellur
ian
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Essay-Frank Kelley editor Cottage
Journal. -.--.-..--
Mathematics-W. 4. Parker.
Essay-Achsa Specs.
History: Discussion of Method.
Reading of Queries.
Critics Report.
w. H. ROBERTSON ~,
s. L. FRIEDRICH,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES. &C.

OVERWHELMINGLY. B. Phelps, Pastor! Sab
bath service 1880 A. M, and 900 r. NJ. SAD
bath School II O'Clock. Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, evening, 1909.
sHH JDfST EPISCOPAL-H. 5. Churcn, fas
TOR, sabbath services 1880 A. NJ, ana !:OO r. N
sabbath School, IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, wed
nesday evening at roo.
CONGREGATIONAL-C. II Bissell, Pastor. SAP
bath service at 1880 A. NJ, and r. NJ SAB
bath School. II NJ. Prayer Meeting Wednes
day evening 700.
BAPTIST CHURCH-G. NJ. Preston, Pastor.
Sabbath service 10 80 4. NJ. and 7:OoP. NJ Sab
bath School, IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, "Wednesday
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH,. s. Perez.
val, Rector Regular Sunday sevvice morning
and evening at ringing of bell Sunday School
Immediately after morning service.
GERMAN observation-disclosures G. Schaible.
Pastor. Services 10:30 A NJ, and 700 p. NJ.
sabbath School at 2 p. NJ. Prayer Meeting.
Wednesday evening 7:30.
CATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE MISUNDERSTANDING,
Rev. John l.. Gosker. Services every SUNDAY
Low Mass at 81. a. m. High Mass at 101s a. nj
Sunday school at 2 O'Clock p. nj. Nespers al
O'Clock n. m. Evening services occasionally
1. O. G. T.
Unity Lodge. No. To- meets every Friday evening
Mt their Hall in Burrs Block, Chatham Street. De-
gree Lodge. first Monday evening Of each month.
Members of the Order. visiting the city. are cor
daily invited to attend
o. NJ. GILLETT. ID. ID. H"LDEiDSE;
W.. W. CT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Pablo 'Lihraries.

1
"The American Wilmington, is a poo
boy who goes about barefoot among tn
Green Mountains or by the Blue Ridge
making penny whistles and driving
cattle, who grows out of the control o.
the hills and spends long life in New
York or Philadelphia, returning a.
Thanksgiving or Fourth of July, anf
finally gives ten thousand dollars or more
for founding library in hisnativc village
The country is dotted over with these
noble gifts, but there arc great many
more villages and towns than dots.
1t is time that there should be an or
ganized movement for town library
system parallel with the public school
system, and that the two should work
into each other, the schools giving
children the power to read, the teachers
educating the love of reading, and the
library supplying the readers wants.
The State which organizes the schools
should organize the library system, and
the towns and districts which execute
the details of the school system should
do the same with the libraries. "-Rirer-
side Bulletin.
We could add nothing to the force or
logic of the above extract, if we were dis
posed to try. We can only commend it
to the town readers of the BULLETIN, rs
having practical bearing upon the pro-
position soon to be submitted to our
citizens, providing for the purchase and
future maintainence of the city library, as
city institution, open and free to all
under proper regulations. 1t will not be
necessary to intelligent readers to enlarge
upon the value of good books as civiliz-
ing agents, or the incalculable benefit to
be derived from them by the rising gen
Grafton In the restraining effect which
a well selected library is calculated to
have upon young persons WHO come with
in the sphere of its influence, and who
otherwise might be led off into devious
paths of dissipation and sin, the most
sordid man ought to find justification
for making libraries as plenty and as free
as water. We find in the eastern cities
men OF the nOSJ IIlUCAlUlC uOttOAS oOoNo
the proper observance of the Sabbath,
freely consenting to open the doors OF
public libraries on that day, to the class,
who, having perilous leisure upon their
hands are inclined to spend it in ways
hurtful to themselves and against the
peace of the community.
Our own State has by legal en-
actment opened the way for the establish
ment of public libraries by municipal au-
thority 1t is left for communities TO
carry out the details, and our city, by
the purchase Of the Association Library
of 400 or 500 volumes, is afforded an ex-
cellcnt opportunity to reap the benefits OF
such an institution without delay. We
cannot doubt that the enlightened public
spirit of our people, will lead them to
embrace it without hesitation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

A TEACHERS INSTITUTE will be held at
Quasqueton, Dec 2Sth. The following
subjects will be considered
1. Object and Method of Teaching
Reading
2. How shall Writing be taught in
common schools?
s. Object and Method Of teaching
Arithmetic.
4. Object and Method o. teaching
Grammar.
5. Primary Teaching.
6. How can our schools be made more
effective?
Determinations will be interspersed. On
Friday evening, eth, i. II. Fly will lee
turc BY ORDER OF Con-.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

Martha A. Rich, PIT, =. .,o c,.,,,. r,,r, Il
Against n AZ" ~ Tn,,, :"
Emmerancy =. Smith u r T" I, iI aS."
Austin Smith, Derts. '"'' 'e'"'' ~ - ''''
To Said Detdadants.
Won are hereby noilacd tina there Ia now OF
i flo IN the office of the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, the petition a
Martha A. Rich, the Plaintiff aforesaid, claiming
Of you the sum Of Three Hundred Dollars, al
money justly due from you on ProInissory Note
executed by each ofyOu. and the foreclosure OF 1
mortgage given to secure said note.
You arc also notified that unless You appear
thereto and defend, before noon OF the second
day of the January term Of said Circuit Court g
cnce, in said county, on tho 95th day Of January
A, u. 1879, a default Will be entered against YOU
and Judgment rendered thereon and decree
entered as prayed for in plaigtths' petition
u. II. EASTMAN,
a9w4, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Original Notice.

VIM. A. Jones, Plaintiff, In the District Court OF
Against Buchanan Co., Iowa.
Joseph Foster. Dcft. March Term, A. D, 1873.
To Said Defendant:
NOu are hereby notified that on or before the
l. Goth day of February, A. d., 1873. there Will
be on die In the Office of the Clerk Of tho District
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, tho petition of
VIM. A. Jones, the Plaintiff aforesaid, demanding
Of You to show cause why the Court should not
issue decree barring and forever estopping yon
from claiming any right or title. adverse to his,
to the following described real property. to wit:
Swl nell OF soc. 20. twp, 81, range I, situated In
buchanan County. Iowa.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before noon Of the second
day Of the March term OF said District Court OF
Buchanan County, to he held at Independence, in
said county. on the 10th day of March A. u. 1873
a default will be entered against yoH snd jhdg
ment rendered thereon, and decrcc issued af
prayed
D. W, BRUCKART,
sawl Attorney for Pl'f.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

REMOVAL OF MILLINERY SToCK.-Mrs.
S. NJ. Osgood has removed her stock OF
Millinery Goods to the store next to the
bridge formerly occupied by w. H. II.
Morse), where, with the advantages of a
newly fitted up room, she hopes to be
better able than heretofore to display her
goods to ladies who have good taste for
rich goods pertaining to the Millinery
line. No pains will be spared to suit all.
Ladies, come and see.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

WE have received from Joseph Eiboeck
Esq, the pospectus of his Forthcoming
history of Clayton county. Judging by
the programme set forth, it will be a very
comprehensive work, embracing very
full notes Of the early settlement, pro
grcss, resources, institutions, wealth, civil
and military record, schools al d press OF
Clayton county, making 800 large octave
pages. 1t has been in preparation three
years. and will be published in three or
four months.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
EDUCATIONAL

The Northern Iowa Association Of Su
pcrintents and Principals will hold thei'
annual meeting in the Public Schoo
building in Manchester. commencing Fri
day morning, Dec. 9th, at 81 o'clock
All teachers are invited Northern Iowa
papers please copy.
J. VALENTINE, Pres
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

We publish on the second page the
ptospectuses Of the two Republican papers
printed at the Capital, the Register and
Republican. With the single remark that
both are live, cntcrprising journals, con-
Quoted with ability, VIC leave our readers
who desire Des Moines paper, to make
their choice.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Executors Notice,

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned g :;
IN was on the 9th day OF December. 1879, duly
appointed ~ the Circuit Court Of Buchanan Co,
Iowa, and has qualified o. Executor Of tho estate
ofRobert Timson, late Of buchanan County, Iowa
deceased. All persons indebted TO the estate arc
dcfsigncd and those having claims against tho
same win present them duly authenticated to sand
Court for allowance.
s'-'ss 4'ss'-' Aff4HW =. HRAWN,
ava. Executer
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

THE MARKET.-Thc receipts of pro,
ducc in our market are improving with
the abatement of the cpizootic, and this
week are fair Prices rule to-day rs fol,
lows: Wheat, 10c@95c; Oats, 1215c@
Tic; Corn, 1Sc@2Oc; Dressed Hogs, 3d.
25@$3.5O; Live Hogs, 1915 q $500;
Hides, &c; Butter, sOc; Eggs, 1ec@20c;
Turkeys, live, 11sc; Chickens, 3ac.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

J. NJ. CHANDLER and L. A. Alexander
have our thanks for late New Orleans pa
pers. The big show is advertised to ar
rive in that city on the 18th, and remain
four days It will exhibit at jackson,
Miss, on the day after Christmas.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

WILL pay the higncst.prlces for Hogs
and Cattle delivered at my yard. Scales
free. I will receive them any day, and
if am not at home my wife will attend
to it. w. A. JONES
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Illinois Central Railroad.


AS this will be the last issue of the
BULLETIN before Christmas, we take the
occasion to wish its parties Of whatever
name, creed, condition or complexion, the
amplest happiness and enjoyment to be
derived from the decorous celebration OF
the festive day For one day at least
may care take wing, and smiling plenty,
mirth and jollity crown the board ofall.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

WE are pleased to note that Capt. +. G.
Little after gricvous illness of over ten
weeks is again able to appear on the
street, and show his familiar face at Uncle
Sans forwarding house, the post office
May his recovery be permanent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

J.F. HopGEs, has vacated his quarters
in the Leytze Block, and taken posses
sion of his new store in Wilcox building
His very large stock of goods can now be
shown to much better advantange
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

No MIsTAKE-All parties indebted to
us by book or otherwise, are hereby mott
fed, that unless settlement is made of the
same, they will be placed in the hands of
q magistrate for collection. We mean
business. E. WEIGH e. Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Notice.

The Post Office will he closed on
Christmas and New Years days after
1 o'clock p. NJ.
+. C. LITTLE, p. NJ.
Independence, Dec. IS, ~.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

| AMEs & SPRAGUE, has received over
| 500 lbs of choice confectionery this day,
! direct from the factory.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

THE GLASS SUlT.-Tha action of j. e.
Glass, against the city Of Independence
for damages in the sum of $1,000, result
ing from falling into an unprotected side
walk excavation on Chatham street last
fall, came up IN the Circuit Court on
Tuesday. Mcssrs. Jamison & Wood
ward, appeared for the plaintiff, and
Messrs. Lee & Lake, for tie city.
Quite number of witnesses were OK
amincd on both sides, and on Wednesday
the case was submitted to the jury, who,
after short consultation returned with
a verdict for Glass of $3.50 damages. The
verdict is probably not so significant as
an indication of actual damages sustained
rs an admonition to the city authorities
to exercise more care and circumspection
in guarding against such accidents in
future.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
TAE OTHER SIDE I'm the BULLETIN

TAE OTHER SIDE. I'm the BULLETIN
of two weeks ago We gave description
of the SLIDER Side of the Bazaar, just now
the centre Of attraction to all seeking hol-
iday gifts. As our readers are doubtless
aware, there is another side to the con
Germ, not less attractive, presided over by
| G. A. Clarke, and which by distinction
may be called the Literary and Artistic
Side Of the Bazaar. Entering from the
street one discovers displayed in the ca
pacious show window bewildering ar
ray of Bohemian Glass and China Vases,
Toilet Sets, Smoking Sets, in China and
Lava, in most beautiful and fantastic
shapes and exquisitely ornamcnted.
Next, on the scmi-circular counter, are
spread out in tempting profusion work
boxes, writing desks, portfolios, albums
of all sizes, prices and degrees Of Gle
gancc, stereoscopes and views in infinite
variety, while agains..the walls are dis
played splendid array Of chromos, of
all sizes and prices, some ofthem the
faithful reproductions Of the work OF the
most popular artists, foreign and native
This feature OF the Bazaar will undoubtcd-
" attract all those who wish to make
presents Indicative of culture and refine
ment
Turn We now to the books. Here we
have most appetizing feast. Here are
the Holiday editions of the Poets, superb
ly cncased in green and blue and gold,
with tinted pages and dainty illustrations;
here are the newest works by the popu-
lar authors, works of travel, adventure,
fiction and fun; here are the standard au-
thors in editions of all prices, and last,
but not least, here arc the Juvenile books,
the fairy tales and quaint stories, with or
without moral, which so entrance the
boys and girls. The assortment of bibles
and prayer books richly bound and illus
trated is very fine. Then there are cases
containing a very splendid display of
gold pens of all the best makers, station
cry goods, pocket books of tasteful de-
sign and pattern, Diaries for 1873 of CIV
cry description and cost, paper weights,
initial paper, spectacles and eyeglasses,
gold, silver and steel, and other articles,
as the auction bills say, 'too numerous TO
mention" Then little further on are
the richly carved brackets, slipper cases,
&c. But we havo not the time or space
to enumcratc one quarter of the novel
and elegant articles suitable for Holiday
presents to be found in this establish
ment. We advise our readers to select
their presents at once for the magnificent
stock is melting away daily Mt con
stantly accelcrating rate.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

WE publish this week Il reso luton
adopted by the Council at special meet
ing to-day, relatingto stai.ways encroach-
ing upon the sidewalks of the city.
Those interested will take notice.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
Mks. CHARLES SUMNER

Dear Madam:
l find that it will be impossible for me to
fill your order for 10 yards of Black Gui'
pure Lace without applying to Messrs
Lawton & Post, at the New York Store
who have the monopoly of the best Lace
here, and will keep it.
Miss Dolly WARDEN 4 Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

ENsMINGER Bros, III Wilcox Block
invite all to examine the specimens Of
enlarged pictures, and re-touched cards
Water color, ink and oil work, Of all
kinds, done on short notice. Gems OF
all sizea. 2l-tt
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE 10 hereby given, that tharp VIII be an
IN Election held BY tEa Stockholders Of the
Buchsnap County AgfisuItufSl Society, ON Mon.
day, January eth; 1873, At O'Clock r. n. At the
dice az led Lake, IN Independence. for the palr-
pGee Of electing eleven Dltactcrs Of the aOoloty
l0f the year 1878,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20
New Advertisements.

EsTRAY COW.-Taken up by Dan Mullen
IL in MiddleAcld township. Buchanan county
Iowa, on the 2sth of November, 1872, one COW
about years old, red and white spotted. one
crooked horn and brockled face. Appraised al
24Wi d. l.. SMITH, CLERK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-20

: Consolidated at this office, for the
next month, in payment Of old or new
subscriptions to the BULLETIN, good,
sound corn, at the market price.