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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
Sidewalk Notice.

yo al ,ch0n, il my Coacern:
Notes 10 hereby given, that at regular meeting
Of The CITY Council OF independence Iowa held
S.nfe mber 9th 1872, the resolution passed August
1s,h. 1s72 ordering sidewalk bull; on the west
s;dr ~ Chatham street, from Greene street 10 the
dsnot vrounds was rescinded, and the following
,r.r.ns ss.d in lieu thereof. viz:
E.soi,.a bv TIE C.ty CiaacA NJ Independence,
Z.,c1 ,rhat the owners OF the lots abutting on or
Vim" ,ion1 the west side Of Chatham street. from
-,.nc street to the depot grounds OF the ILLINOIS
s."trsi RaiIroad, be aud are hereby required to
c"nstruct = sidewalk five feet four inches wide
Of inch pine plank. laid crosswlse upon three
.,"".rs NOT less than two by four inches iii front
81 ~ along side Of, their respective lots SAID
sttswalks to be laid to correspond with the street
s ny nov Graded Said sidewalks to be laid under
tss supervison Of the Street Commss,o ,h ana
10 he Completed within the time and IN me man
ner required by "an ordinance 10 le:uia 'a the
uaytny OF sidewalks, approved April an. loo3
Nov therefore, notice il hereby gwen !hat
unless said sidewalks are built within sixty days
from September 9th, 1872, the street Commission, ION,
or will build the came, and the cost tnere9l VIII
be charged to- and collected OIL the l0t or lots ~
frost o. Or along side Of which he snail lay the
In witness Whereof l have herennto est
lL.s.l my hand and seal, this 10th DAY o. SeR'enn
Der, 1872. JAMES NJ. WEART,
1ota w. City Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20


present position that he shall pretend to
discover Justification and palliation for
that which he before denounced, and to
contcmn principles which he formerly
held sacred. Striving to place the
power of the nation in the hands
of the corrupt Democracy. It d
but consistent to draw his weapons
from their armory That he did not con-
template this necessity at the outset is
plain, and that more than half his scnsi-
tivcness arises from the consciousness of
the false position in which he is placed Is
equally apparent. This was the cause of
his lame and impotcnt effort at the Court
House, and not lack Of ability, He is on
the wrong side and knows it. That such
consciousness embafra and discon-
certs him is proof that he is not wholly
devoid of sensibility, and we impute it to
him as a saving grace.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
We are agents for the celebrated
ATTENTION, SOLDIERS & SAILORS
Free HOmesteads
SAILORS AND SOLDIERS.
Their Hiao,cs d O,phon'' Children .!

Their Niftons d O,phon.' Children !!
Bv Lass VI the last scssion of Congress, passed
ksne he 'sEh; 1871. it is provided that every
chiiAreu) whs served for ninety days or more, in
the ls1e xar, xre entitled to homestead OF l60
serAs of land to be selected from any OF the pub
lie lands of the Aited States aud the time OF ser
Vice or enlistment il to be deducted out OF the
dine Of occupancy required TO perfect title. Ii
or enlisted for any OF these, any other period,
and was discharged before the expiration OF his
time Oh accOunt OF wounds or disability, the
whole time Of service, or such period OF enlist
usnt, Is to be deducted. The claimant can make
hiv selection by All Sgent as we'll as in person.
fhesepp,icant may also make his improvements
by An agent but TIC must in all cases occupy ana
cultivate one year before he can perfect his tltie
The widow, il unmarried, or In case OF her death
or marriage, the minor orphan children OF such
parties, may enter lands under the provisions OF
ibis law II the soldier sailor died during the
term of service, the whole term OF enlistment
shall be deducted.
The undersigned, j. NJ Miller, formerly Captain
Of Co. II, eth Regiment, Iowa Vol. Inf, pro-
Uoses to act ~ agent for the selection and loca-
lion of homcsteads for soldiers and sailors, or
their widows and minor orphan children who may
be entitled to its provisions.
First Each piece of land is to be selected only
after careful examination by me IN person None
but first class agricultural lands to be taken. The
advantages of timber, water, building stone, ana
.other advantages, to be carefully noted ana con-
ssidered.
Second Locations to be made in as compact
IbOdiee AS can be done. to secure to settlers
uhe advantages Of civil organizations. schools,
churches, mills, markets, merchants. mechanics,
.Se., sc.
case, one half to be paid application, and the
balance when entry la made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

In addition to these there were three
varieties of pears and about twenty va
rieties of crabs.
In this department it will not do to
pass over the large and splendid display
Of grapes made by f, B. Older, ID. S. Lee
and DIR. Warnc. The luscious fruit hang
ing in purple clusters was one Of the
finest sights of the fair Each of the
above exhibitors showed about Is va
rietics.
The vegetable display was also note
worthy. In this department we saw a
monster squash, exhibited by our friend
J. c. Neidy, of Liberty township, which
weighed 1874 pounds, and was one of
six growing on the same vine, all of
which were over 100 pounds in weight.
| The show of cattle was not large, but
really superb. Mr.. S. T. Spangler was
on hand with his herd of short horns, and
carried off large share Of the prizes.
Col. Bradshaw also exhibited some very
fine cattle, and won premiums The
swine were also excellent. James Iron
sides carried off most Of the premiums on
Chester Whites, G. F. Herrick on Berk'
shircs and Alex. McGOwcn for the best
five pigs.
Pettibonc & Brainard had selections
from their superb flock of fine wooded
sheep, and took the bulk Of the PIE
miums, as they aid also at the State Fair.
| Floral Hall was as usual the center OF
at3ra ction for the ladies, the pictures OF
Ensminger Bros, the cases of millinery,
the embroidery, needlc-work, the quilts
the crochet work and the sewing ma
chimes, all coming in for their full share
| of admiration.
But we have not the space to cnumcr-
ate The full list Of premiums awarded
will be found OF the second page and we
refer our readers to it for further particu'
lars.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
IT EAIPJATICALLY

REPUDIATEs IT EMPJATICALLY. -
Some scalawag Of Greeley proclivitics,
whose capacity for downright lying
drawfs all his other accomplishments,
having started and industriously cricula-
ted the yarn that j. S. Bouck, our we'll
known nurseryman was \ convert to the
Succotash movement, and would vote for
Greeley that gentleman authorizes us to
say that the story is, in warp, woof and
filling a falsehood and SANDER; that he
is for Grant heartily, enthusiastically
| first last and all the time, and has al
ways been. Mr.. Bouck is annoyed by
| parties who come to him for III cxpla
nation of his assumed treason to Repub
lican principles, and takes this method
to set himself right. Now Mcssiers ere.
formers" come on with your next false
hood.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
Importance Of Prompt Action,

There are thousands Of soldiers and sailors who
contemplate taking advantage Of the provisions
OF this law. and thereby securing permanent
home. II IL OF the utmost Importance that they
should make their selections at once, because en-
tries are being made rapidly that in few
,nouths all the most desirable and valuable sur
xeyed lands will BE- taken up.
xesDOse to start in short time, and, by prl-
xase cSrzeyance, travel over the State OF Nebras-
IA xath afsw of locating claims under the pro-
xiacns 81 EiEs Jaw. All those who desire the ser
wioee q the Undersigned will do we'll to call i'm
yAediately on t6s., or on W. & i J. B. Donnah.
Independence, I,sa. j. NJ. MILLER.
Formerly Captain of Co. H..
ar 27th Rep't Iowa Vol. Inf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

REPUBLICAN dissatisfaction. Chris
tian Wullwebcr, of Dubuque, Republican
candidate for clcctor at large, and Hon.
F. w Palmer, of the 7th District, will
address our citizens, at the Court House,
on Saturday, Sept 2Sth, at o'clock P.
NJ. Let them have good turn out
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

THE COUNTY FAIR-The annual fair
held under the auspices of the County
Agricultural Society, during three days
of the present week, was a success in ev-
cry respect The receipts were about
$3.50, or 800 less than last year, which,
taking into account the fact that the
farmers are yet behind with their work,
and the prevailing sickness, is better than
was anticipated. We spent few hours
in inspecting the exhibition on Wednes-
day, and were especia y pleased with the
splendid display of fruits and vegetables
the extra nice stock, cattle and hogs, and
the plentiful variety of dairy and house
hold products In the line of fruits we
are informed that the exhibition exccllcd
the State Fair, not in numbers, but in the
quality of the articles shown. The APP
pies and grapes were exceedingly fine
and attracted much attention. OF ap
| pies:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

OWING to the the Fair, press of job
work and variety of causes, our paper
is delayed this week one day behind it's
usual time of publication. We trust our
patrons will bear with u.s.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

ENsMINGER Bros, in Wilcox Block,
invite all to examine the specimens OF
enlarged pictures, and rc-touchcd cards.
Water color, ink and oil work, Of all
kinds, done on short notice. Gems OF
all sizes. 2l-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

NEWTON TOWNSHIP CAUcUs.-The Republicans
of Newton township are requested to meet at tho
School House at Newton Center, on SATURDAY..
Sept. 2sth 1872, at O'Clock P. NJ, to choose
three delegates to attend the County Convention
at Independence, Oct. 5th, 1874.
JOHN CALVIN,
Ch'rm TWD Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

TWILL pay the highest prices for Hogs
and Cattle delivered at my yard. Scales
free. will receive them any day, and
if am not at home my wife will attend
to it, w. A. JONES.
Independence, July 80, '72. Aft
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

BYRON TOWNSHIP CAUcUs.-The Republican
electors Of Byron township are requested to meet
at the School House n Winthrop, on Saturday,
Sept. 28th, at 4 O'Clock P. NJ, to elect four dele
gates to the County, Convention, to be held at In.
dependence, Saturday, Oct. 9Th, to nominate
county officers, and to place in nomination can.
didates for township offices.
Per Order Com
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

LACK of space forbits extended men.
ton of the lectures Of Prof Palmer and
President Thatcher, before the Superin.
tcndents Convention on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. The first, on "Our
Schools and what they should accom-.
plsh' was intensely practical, Astounding
in sensible thoughts and suggestions.
The lecture of President Thatcher, on the
true ideal Of what should constitute al
education, was scholarly and filled will
food for thought. Both were well re-
ceived.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

TIE undersigned, at the request Of
some Of his friends, hereby announces
himself candidate for the Office Of Co.
Recorder, subject to the action Of the
Republican County Convention.
6-tf G. d. JONES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
at the counter of Ames & Sprague's News
Depot, at the post Office.

JAIL DELIvERY.-A PRISONER IN A
TIGHT Flx.-Last Wednesday evening
about 8 o'clock, the prisoners in the
county Jail, having by some means be.
come possessed of a saw such as is used
by watch makers and gunsmiths, severed
one of the bars in the grated door lead.
ing to the yard, and, bending the iron
down thus made hole through which
Marcus Phelps,-in for cattle tbciving-
effected an exit, and then by aid of his
blanket, torn to strips scaled the high
fence, and made off. Pierce, the swind-
Ter essayed 10 go through the same man.
euvre, but, being of burlier build than
Phelps, stuck in the aperture, and could
neither get out nor in. In this predica.
mcnt, Mrs. Farr tie wife of the sheriff,
discovered the would be fugitive, and,
supposing his escape imminent, with ad,
mirable nerve, she grasped gun and
threatened Pierce with q bullet if he
stirred an inch. Poor fellow, that was
what was the matter with him. He could
not have moved the sixteenth part of
an inch if his life depended upon it, so, rs
the best he could do under the circum.
stances, he beloved for help. Help soon
came in the person of Mr.. Calvin, who
by plentiful use Of soap and patience
finally made safe delivery of Pierce inside
the walls Morg Holmes and Vaughan,
the other prisoners, were Disguised with
the whole proceeding for, with bodies at.
tenuated enough to go through the aper-
ture in the door, their game was effec-
tually blocked by Pierce's tight tit.
Phelps is yet at large. ,r'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

DAy coaches run through from ST. Louis to 81;
Paul. Palace sleeping cars. owned and operated
~ this line accompany all night trains
w II pETTIBONE VIM GREENE,
As.,t Gen'l sup. Gcn'l Supt.
q J. IVES 4en'l Ticket Agent.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

Sherman Tracy Of Vim ton, Benton, Co.,
Iowa, writes us that he re Gently sold A.
McGowcn Of Sunny Side this county his
SOW pig Lady Oxford for 80, SIZED by
the boar Duke owned by II. NJ. & w. p.
Sessions, Galesburg, H.; Dame, Black
Beauty; Grand Dame, Beauty. Duke
took the $500 premium at the stock
last winter
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

hereby offer myself MS a candidate
for the office Of County Recorder At the
ensuing election, subject to the decision
of the Republican Co. Convention.
Stf are w. p. CRAZY
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
K. r. BRrxTNALL, Ch'rm.

HOMER CAucUs.-The Republicans Of Homer
township will meet in caucus at the Center School
House, Saturday, Sept. 2sth, at O'Clock, for the
purpose Of electing three delegates to the County
Convention, held at Independence, Oct. 9Th, 1872.
Republicans please remember, and turn ont.
B. j. BUCKLEY,
Ch'rm'n Twp. Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

The undersigned hereby announces
himself as o candidate for the office Of
County Recorder, at the ensuing election,
subject to the action of the Republican
-.
County Convention. q. r,a
5-tf +. l.. SHERWOOD. I.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
Grant and Wilson.

We, the undersigned, citizens Of Quas-
queton and vicinity, unite in calling u
meeting to organize Il Grant and Wilson
Club, on Thursday evening, Sept Goth. ut
the village of QuaSquetOn:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

Iittec. WIN. TOMAN, Chairman,
THE regular Sabbath School Concert
will be held at the NJ. E. Church on Sun
day evening. The public are invited to
attend.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
INDEPENDENCE, Sept. Is, ~.


VIM. ToMAN, EsQ-Sir: In your is.
sue of the 9th inst, in commenting on
nv spcech of the Saturday evening pre-
yious. YOU state: mo better Illustration
of the strait in which Mr.. Holdridge
found himself can be offered than the fact
that he attempted to justify secession"
Now to attempt to justify secession is
in nv opinion to attempt an impossible
as well as very foolish and wicked
thing. I never believed that it admitted
Of any palliation whatever. A man who
will attempt to justify traitors in trying
to break up this government, is no bet
ter than traitor himself Hence your
charge against me is a serious one. If
true, should deem myself unfit to live
in this or any other loyal community
if untrue, you did me great wrong.
which believe you should rcctify. Will
you please inform your readers Of the
language made use of in attempting to
justify secession" You surely will not
refuse to give your readers the proof Of
an unprovoked and voluntary attack up
on fellow citizen and neighbor. That
Court House was quite well filled, you
can procure plenty of evidence to prove
what you stated, if true. But, Mr.. Edit
or, l did not attempt in any way to justi-
~ secession. You heard wrong or were
misinformcd. did say that a portion of
the South were driven into the rebellion
against their will, and that this class de-
served our sympathy but certainly you
could not construe this into an attempt
to justify the act Of secession. This GER
tainly was not an attempt to Justify the
rebels who voluntarily plunged the
South into the war, and drew the ones
for whom l expressed sympathy after
them. 1t cannot be that you hung your
charge on such a slender thread.
Now, Mr.. Editor in that same spacch
I denounced secession more than once
During the war denounced il in nearly
every school house in this county. /
have always talked and acted and voted
against it. You will not wonder, then,
that was surprised and chagrined that
you published to all your readers
that l stood up before an indie
pendence audience and ATTEMPTED to
justify secession"
+ Your columns are your own, and you
can give me hearing, or not, at your
will you can misreprescnt me and have
no way to reach your hearers without
your consent. While your paper is your
property, and l concede you the right to
truthfully and justly criticise any public
speech which may be made, believe
that you transcend your bounds as an
editor when you claim under it license
to SANDER and falsify your ncghbor-
Had your charge against me been less
serious l should not have asked for
space to respond. For your ridicule l
care nothing. do claim some love of
country, and feel some pride in being an
American citizen. And am not entirely
Indifferent to the good opinions of the
people of this county, yet l should feel
that had forfeited it all if your state
ment was true
Hoping that you viii coltinc yourself
to the point in issue, viz: That | sat
tempted to justify secession" and answer
as candidly as l have endcavored to
write the above, remain,
.(-n
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
OIE.E.

STOI AT his res dence in mis- cay. on We'd
nesday Sept 18TH Of typhus fever, after MI illness
of Two weeks, William Fi.h.r stout, 70 'merly OF
Rims gold. n. j.. aged 80 Years.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

CAILs.-We acknowledge calls this
weeks from State Superintendent Aber.
nethy, H. S. Hyatt, of the Io,ca Progress,
Prof Piper, Prof Valentine and Messrs.
burlington, OF Waverly, and Healey, OF
Lansing, all in attendance on the Super
intendents' Convention.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

The above meeting will be addressed
by l.. w. Hart, Esq, and Capt. E. G.
Little, of this city.
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Saturday, October 9Th, 1872,

for the purpose of placing in nomination candi-
dates for Clerk OF the District and Circuit Courts
of Supervisors.
The ratio of representation will be one delegate
for each township, and one for every forty votes
and fraction over twenty votes cast for Gov. Car
penter at the general election in 1871. Under this
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
BY the Gazette extra we learn that t

By the Gazette extra we learn that the
Court House at West Uuion, was con-
sumed by fire last Sunday morning, and
the books saved with some difficulty.
The fire was set by prisoner in the
jail who effected his escape, but was after
wards caught at Calmar.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

SUMNER CAUoUs.-The Republican electors Of
Sumner township arc requested to meet in school
House No. s, on Thursday, Oct 3D., at O'Clock
P, NJ, for the purpose of sending delegates to tho
CoInty Convention, to be held at The Court
House, Independence, Satin: day, Oct. 9Th, 1871
VIM BoYAcK, Ch'rn'n.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 70, 1874.
Illinois Central Railroad.
"a - -
TRAINS LEAVE INDEPENDENCE,

Republican County Convention.
The Republican electors of the several town
ships Of Buchanan county are requested to send
delegates TO a County Convention, to be held at
the Court House, Independence, on
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
:W0ND-o
PATENT SPRING BED.

The best bed In The world. It 10 cecil, cosy.
nee ftoA Deise. strong and durable. Yes wSc
speAd THIRD Of your time IN bed, provide yosH
selveS with comfort, II can bs had for 60 little
money. Not enly esse and comfort, bat Aealth.
falAees y promoted.
- n - q N -.
i viii COZ yea notAiag nnlees II plsasss you
Aren't ~ NaAuheturess, ana 6ealer IN 1.y,.
ts1s. General usAssteA1se. D., In1s0sz1eaes :.
io"s' Slnn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

WEsTBuEG CAucus.-The Republican electors
of Westbi e Township requested to meet ut
the Center School House on Wednesday evening
Oct End ~ O'Clock to elect two delegates TO rep
resent the ownship in the Republican County
Convention 10 nominate County officers at Inqe-
pcndaucc Oct. 5th Per order Com.
j. =. SHERMAN, Chm.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

HAzLEToN CAUcUs.-The Rcpub leans of Halle
ton Township. will meet at School House No.
on Saturday evening. Sept. aSth al IA o'clock Il
choose three dele gates to attend the County Re-
publican Convention II Independence Oct 9Th.
Per order Com.
b. II. MILLER, Ch'rm.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
The stock of
New York Store

cannot be beat in this vicinity. When
you are in want of good paper of
NEEDLES, 60 and get paper Of Il. J.:
Roberts Patent Parabota Gold Eyfd
Noodles, the best ever used Everything
YOU need in the way of Notions, there
you will find, and at the lowest prices.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
That Shilling Cotton
\ yard wide. fine unbleached. at the
New York Store.

gives perfect satisfaction. Wealso have
u splendid article Of yard wide Bleached
Cotton is very large, and sold at Chicago
prices.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20

WI. ToNAN, Ese.-EDIroR BULLETIN:
Dear STR
NY work, the Manufacturing, Agricultural and
Industrial Resources Of the State" published
unacr the direction of the State Board Of Immi-
grafton, 10 nearly completed and will soon be
ready for distribution. Several Of your enter
prising citixens, with yourself, have expressed
wish that jour city with it, attractions for capital
etc, should be represented in the work, but no
definite action has yet been had. Please call the
attention Of your representative men to this mat
ter, requesting that such action be taken soon az
shall properly express the wishes and Industrial
interests Of your citizens.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-09-20
Burlington, Cedar Rapids 4
Minnesota R'y.

On aud after August 4th. 1871, Passenger trains
On this line will run AS follows: