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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
ELECTION NOTICE.

WHEREAS. A petition signed by one-third OF
the resident tax payers of the Township of Fair
bank, Buchanan County, Iowa. has been present
ed to the Board of Trustees Of said Township,
asking that the question of aiding In the consruc-
ton of the Iowa and Minnesota Railway, running
from Upton. in Cedar County, via Anamosa
north-westerly to the State line, by means of a
two and one half per cent. tax upon the assessed
value of the property in said township, be sub
mitted to the legal voters ut special election 10
be held in said township, as provided for by chap
sepbly of Iowa.
Therefore. At meeting of said Board of Truss
tees, held the twenty-first day Of May 1872, il
was ordered that said election be held and notice
il hereby given,
1st That special election will be held Mt the
usual place for holding the general election In
said township, on Saturday, the fifteenth day oil
June, A. ID. 1872.
I'd The question of Taxation" or mo Taxa
ton" to the amount of two and One-half per
cent. upon the assessed value of the property in
said township shall be submitted to tho electors
of said township at said election.
Sd. The line of road proposed to be aided is
the one contemplated by the Iowa and Minnesota
Railway Company.
4th The ballot for such election shall be
written or printed "Taxation" or mo Taxation
and those voting "Taxation' vote in favor of tn.
levy of said tax, and those voting mo Taxation
vote against the levy of such tax.
9Th. The proceeds from such tax shall be ex
pended in the township of Fairbank, in the coun
~ Of Buchanan, Iowa.
9Th Said tax is to become due and payable al
soon as said Railway track is laid to the depot II
said township of Fairbank, which shall be on the
east side of the river within one half mile of the
bridge near the mill in said village of Fairbank.
18th. The polls at said election shall be opened
at O'Clock A. NJ, and remain open until 6 O'Clock
p. NJ Of said day.
JOHN B. ROBERTS, Trustees.
FRANK BURNS, (Fairbank Twp.
Clerk of Fairbank Township.
Dated this 21st day of May, 1872. 46-w3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
MAYoR JonRs AND TIM

MAYOR @oHRs AND rHx FI.lrEN.-
Speaking Of the visit Of the Cedar Falls
dremen this week. We cannot refrain
from speaking in complimentary terms
of the zeal and efficiency displayed by
Mayor Jones in providing for their enter
tainment. He was most indclstigablc in
his attentions to the city's guests, looking
with -vigilnnt eye into every detail Of ar
rangements for their comfort and enjoy
ment. and never losing An opportunity to
convey to them individually and collect
lively, in his inimitsblc manner, the plea.
sure he, the embodiment Of the city's
dignity and authority. derived from their
visit. His speeches were pat to the oc.
casion. In the welcoming speech In the
morning, in which he in well rounded
period conplimsnted the firemen guests
upon their "elacrity," and the happy hit
at the breakfast table when he told them
that they were "as welcome - the Duke
Elixir" TO the parting speech at the do.
pot, in which they were informed how
the 'saccbsrinity" Of hls nature was
stirred BY their Visit. our worthy chisf
magistrate ~ equally u hons, carrying
himself throughout ~ With ~ aisx a..
ynsaxos ~ ! man Ven satisG "a Nm MIN
x.s1e = q. 80 4 ~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
Read the top lines.
ADVICE,

Do not consider yourself shrcwd because
you may save 10 or 90 cts, in the pur-
chase of calico dress or bolt of cotton.
They are goods that no merchant cx.
poets to more than get lis money back
on, and even are frequently sold at less
than cost, seith the sole intention of more
than makiag. it upon other goods in ,chich
yo1 haze moi tie opportunity Of being so
scelI Posted. IfShawls, Percales, Alpacas.
Poplins, Fine White Goods or any
Dress Goods, Linens, Toweling and Table
Linen. Hats, Caps, Clothing or Notions,
are desired for the year to come. go to tho
New York Store before they break up
and buy them at about half price; an
opportunity rarely offered.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
WILCOX BLOCK.

AS is doubtless known by all the
readers of the BULLETIN, the old frame
row near the bridge has been torn away
and there is rapidly coming up in its
place one of the most substantial stone
and brick buildings ever built in this
i section, which is not only to occupy the
place of the frame row but also to in.
clude what has been known as the old
New York Store and one adjacent, max
ing frontage of six stores under one
roof with depth of something over 100
feet, thereby giving block for general
symmetry and size that we believe has
no equal in the State. At some future
time we may give detailed statement
of rooms, offices, ETC., and by Whom to
be occupied but at present our intention
is more particularly to call attention to
some of the rare opportunities for buy
ing goods1at nominal price which are
being offered at the New York Store, in
order to reduce Stock as fast as possible
before having to move out, while their
Store is being rebuilt. Lawton Bros.
Post, are virtually compelled to offer
their stock at about half its value or
from the fact of their soon having to
RaCdtc oilciI IudIlCASJ, carly ovCA Ao1SV
stock, which is never profitable to any
concern
Therefore we say to every reader,
"STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT" and
if you have any available means and
are in want or liable to need anything
in the line Of Table Linen, Cottonades or
other Domestics; Percales, Grenadines,
Alpacas, White Goods, Gin great varie-
ties) or other Dress Goods; Hosiery,
Gloves, Trimmings, Ribbons or any
Notions; Shawls, (large assortment)
Parasols, Clothing, Hats & Caps, or in
fact anything expected to be found in a
first class Dry Goods House, then by all
means go to the New York Store before
the present location is torn down. The
above mentioned goods are needed in
every family and are those on which the
merchant is expected to make a large
profit The consumer will be surprised
to see how cheap they are being run off.
d.. i H. -.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

VERDICT IN THE OAr CAss.-After ex-
haustive argument by counsel on both
sides, the case Of Cobb, Blaisdell & Co.
va. the I. G. r. Il. WAS submitted to the
jury at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. At
the same hour Sunday evening, having
been out thirty six hours, they rendered
their verdict, which was for the plain
tiffs in the sum of $2s1, 424.31. This is
over $127, 900 less than was awarded by
the jury in the last trial ut Manchester.
We are told that the jury stood eleven to
one from the first. The attorneys for
the defense filed motion for a new trial,
which will be argued at the special term
in July.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

SHEEP SHEARING.-Witha number of
our citizens, we yesterday received and
accepted an invitation to attend sheep
shearing and to take dinner ut the resi-
dencc of Mr.. D. L. Clark, about two miles
east of town. The sheep, which by the
aid of three skillful knights of the shears
were parting with their flcecy coats, were
IL flock of 200 splendid fu)l-blood Ameri-
can Merinos. belonging to Mr.. H. w.
Pettibone, who brought them to this
county from Western New York, last
December. and entrusted them to Mr.. A.
p. Mills to winter. They came through
in fine health and condition, and have
been pastured this spring on Mr.. Clark's
farm They are undoubtedly the finest
flock in Buchanan county, both in the
quality and average weight Of fleeces.-
The latter will range from to 32pounds
of fine, long wool We are promised a
summary of the clip when it is finished,
for publication, and we think it will make
some of our farmers stare
Our friend Barnhart, of the Conserud-
tice, was of the party, and one incident of
the day we will relate for his especial
benefit. The flock are all pure white ex
cept one; q ram lamb with bar sinister
Of black down over his shoulders and fore
legs, leaving his head and TANKS white.
He came about the first day Of May and
Mr.. fettibone calls him Horace Greeley"
The relation Of these facts by Mr.. Petit
bone rather got the laugh on Barnhart,
and the story is too good to keep.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

Our neighbor of the Conservative
kindly explains "his motives for swallow
ing" tho white-coated farmer of Chappa-
qua, by the remark that he will support
Greeley or any other honest man" against
Grant. We are duly grateful for the ex-
PLANTATION, but if we are not too inquisi-
tive, we would like to have our friend
further explain how long it is since he
has been willing to admit that Greeley is
an honest man. If we mistake not, his
confidence in II. G's perfect. integrity is
u plant of tender growth; in fact just a
month old to-day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

INDEPENDENCE MANUFACTURES Sour
attention was called ON Saturday to four
new trotting sulkies just turned out from
the shop of What & Bro, on Chatham
st., which as specimens Of the skill Of
our mechanics in this line of msnufac.
lures are exceedingly creditable, and
gratifying to our local pride. Tho sui.
kies average about IS pounds in weight.
and for finish. strength and adaptation to
the severe service required Of them, are
fully equal to those made ct eastern
shops, while they have the advantage of
being nearly fifty per cent. cheaper
We advise horse men to call and inspect
them and see if the facts do not justify
our statements.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF IOWA, |
Buchanan County.

STATE OF IOWA, GO
Buchanan County.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the a9th day
N of June, A. d. 1872, at 2 O'Clock, +. NJ, at
the Court House, in the City of Independence,
and county aforesaid, will be sold at Public Auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, for cash, the follow
ing described Real Estate, levied upon and taken
by virtue Of General Execution, issued from the
Office Of the Clerk of the District Court, within
and for the county of Buchanan, State OF Iowa, In
favor of n Sherwood Co., and against the
property of A. s. Thomas and A. II. Cheney,
tO-wit:
Lots No Is. 16, II, 49, 10, %, 90, 80, 81, 81, 40
Iowa. Also, Is feet off the south side of lot No.
8. in Wilmer & Sears' subdivision Of the village
of Jesup, and feet south Of said lot No: 8, and
adjoining thereto in said Wilmer & Searls' sub
division Of the village Of Jesup, Buchanan county
State of Iowa. to satisfy said writ Of execution
and all accruing costs.
Sheriff's Office, Independence,
$4,000 Mays4, 1872. 46-2w
GEO. o. FARR, Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

If anybody doubts the angelic nature
Of the Conservative, let him read the fol.
lowing utterapces Of Horace Greeley. and
remember that their author 10 our neigh
boris darling candidate for the Presi.
dency:
"Point wherever you please to Al cleo
ton district which you pronounce NOR
ally rosten-givsn up in great part to
debauchery and vice-and that district
will be found at nearly or quite every
election giving y large majority for that
which styles itself the Democratic party.
Take all the haunts of debauch.
cry il the land, and you will find nine
tunths Ut their masser-spirits active
participants Of the same Democracy.
May it be written on my grave
that never was . follower, and lived
and died nothing its debtor"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
Success Based upon Merit.

F. C. Lighte g. Co. is now the oldest
house in New. York engaged in the man
ufacture of pianos, having been engaged
in the business for upwards of thirty
years. The house was formerly conduct
ed under the firm name Of Lighte & New
ton, afterwards Lighte & Bradbury, and
now continued by F. G. Lighte & Co.,
Mr.. Lighte being the only practical piano
forte maker connected with either of the
above firms.
Messrs. Lightc s. Co. are the sole pat
entces of Lightc's celebrated patent insu-
lated iron France the only unfailing rem
edy yet discovered against the harsh
metallic tone invariably met with after
continued usc in all instruments other
wise constructed.
Their pianos received the highest pre-
MUM at the American World Fair in
competition with instruments of both
foreign and American make. They have
received the highest commentator from
such masters of the art as s. Thalberg,
Arthur Napoleon, Hoffman, Vieuxtemps,
Strakosch, Eckhard, Julien, Geo. F.
Briston, and many others. The firm also
received the last medal awarded by the
American Institute of New York City.
In order to show the estimation in
which the pianos made by this firm are
held, we append a few notices taken from
public journals published in various parts
of the country, and also certificate from
the School Department of New York. :
VIM. Fl. Nelson, Esq, President of the
New York Board of Education, writes as
| follows:
Over 100 OF your Pianos have been used in the
| if.rent School Districts of New York, and they
| have invariably given the best satisfaction.
The following are some Of the unquali.
fed endorsements Of the Press, regard
ing the Lighte Piano:
These instruments are unequaled for beauty,
| tone and durabiity.-N. \. Herafd.
Iuey are, WltuOuL uOuuts eupChtOA W Oh OsnSAH
| made In this connt:y.-N. Y. Tribute.
Every item constituting the best Piano Forte
can be found in theee beautiful .instrumcnts.-N.
| y. Times.
We can recommend them to all our fricnds.-N.
| Y. NGsjcdt ReUfeW,
| They combine, with rich and powerful tone,
the utmost strength and poverty Y. Ledger.
their splendid exterior and careful interior hr>
ish are unsurpassed, Chicago Tribune.
| The regulation Of these instruments ID truly
| admirable. Cincinnati Gazette.
Their tone and touch arc superior TO anything
We have seen, - Warrington lntsAigencsr.
| We advise al our re1ders to secure one Of
these superb and popular instruments. -Boston
Journal.
| Whils none are moro powerful whom played
loud. they arc TIE sweetest accompaniment to the
voiee, bsing sentative 70 the lghtest touch- -PAA
| 1dSlpk61.
These justly celebrated instruments Are
lor ~ ~ lfeasrs Herrick y Henshaw,
| whp sse ~ $500 az ~ Well, known
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

lsSRE5BYTERIAN-W B. Phelps. Pastor. Sab
X bath SERVED i0:30 A. NJ, and 1850 r. =. se0.
bath School, IL O'Clock. Prayer Meeting,
s "Wednesday evening, $780,
METHODIST EPISCOPALr-W. II. Sparkling, Pas
tor, Sabbath services 10 80 A. NJ, and 7:J0 y.
sabbath school, IL M. Prayer Meeting, Thufs-
AZ day evening 1850.
Ale. Il. Bissell, Pastor. Sab
bath service at 1890 A. NJ, and3 r. y: Sab.
bath School, IL NJ. Prayer Meeting, Wednes.
day evening 7:30.
BAPTIST CHURCH-G. NJ. Preston, Pastor.
s Sabbath service 80 A. M, and 7:do T. y. Sab
bath School, IL M. Prayer Meeting. Wednesday
n evening 1880.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH-C. 8. PEREZ.
val, Rector. Regular Sunday sevvice morning
II, and evening at ringing of bell. Sunday School
Il Immediately after morning service.
HERMAN PRESBYTFRIAN-John @. Schaible.
Y Pastor. Services 1880 A NJ, and 1850 p. n.
Sabbath School at p NJ. Prayer Meeting.
II Wednesday evening 1890
CATHOLIC--ST. JOHN THE EvANaELIsr-Pastof
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass at 81 a. m. High Mass at lOh .. m.
Sunday School at 2 O'Clock p. m. Vespere at
O'Clock p. IN. Evening services occasionally
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
Mortgage Sale.
STATE OF IOWA,

STATE OF IOWA, l..
Buchanan Comfy.
WHEREAS, Russell Bates, on the 2lst day OF
w March, A. ID. 1872. executed and delivered
to Leonard Lines Chattel Mortgage, dated on
the 2lst day Of March, 1872, upon the following
personal described property, to wit: One BARRIERS
chair and stool onesink and tank, one cup five
pictures, one stand, one looking glass one stove
and heater, one spitoon, to secure the payment OF
$40 on the Goth day of May A. D. 1872 and said mort
gage was duly recorded in the Office Of the Re-
in book 43 of Chattel Mortgages. on page 80, on
the 26th day of March. 1872, at 3:15 O'Clock +. NJ
and whereas, default has been made in payment
of the money secured by said Chattel Mortgage;
Now, therefore, notceis hereby given, that in
pursuance the statutes in such cases made and
provided, the said Chattel Mortgage will be fore
closed by u sale of the property therein describ-
ed, at public auction, in front of tho New York
Store, City Of Independence, County OF Buchan-
an, State Of Iowa, on the 9th day of June, A. d.
1872, at O'Clock P. NJ. of said day, or SO much
thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy the said
sum of 800 90 with interest, costs and expense Of
sale, unless the same shall be sooner paid.
Dated at Independence, 46-aw
this 23d day Of May, A. d. 1872.
L. L. CURRIER. Constable.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
NOTICE.

To lie School Officers and Patrons Of
tie Schools Of BucAanan County, Iosoa:
On Saturday, June 10Th, at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, there viii be a Convention Of, the
School Officers and the Patrons of the
Schools Of this County, at the Court
House in Independence, for the purpose
of trying to secure uniformity of text
books to be used in the schools Of this
county All are cordially invited to be
present. E. H. ELY,
45-5w Co. Supt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.
sTATkoFIOWA H.

STATE*OF IOWA 40
Buchanan County. no.
NOTICE is hereby given. that on the Goth day
IN of June, A. ID. 1872, AT 2 O'Clock. J. NJ. at
the Court House, in the City Of independence, and
county aforesaid, will be sold At Public Auction.
scribcd Real Estate, levied upon and taken by
virtue of Special Execution, issued from the
Office of the Clerk Of the District Court. within
and for the county of Buchanan, State OF Iowa. IN
favor of j. r. Manning and against the property
of g. w. Eastwood estate, Almira b. Eastwood,
Hiram Sprag, administrators. to wit:
The sw,4 of NV Il Of sec. q. and the part OF
the sell OF the nw,a OF acc. ~, and the sc part
of the nwl4 of the nwi4 Of sec 81 all In Twp. 70,
north OF range 10 west, in Buchanan County,
Iown. to satisfy said writ Of execution and all
accruing costs.
sherit-s Office. Independence, lows,
$4.6Ol May "A, 1872. 46-ew
GEO. o. FARR. Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

SAID the Sage of Chappaqus, on one
occasion: "All Democrats are not horse
thieves" and then, as if this display Of
maguanimity were dangerous without ito
antidote, he added grimly, ''but it is =
fact that all horse thieves are Democrats"
This and similar hearty, unreserved and
vigorous expressions Of his distinguished
consideration for the Democratic party 10
what 80 endears the venerable Horace to
the Conservative and papers of that ilk.f
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

va
Tie visit of the Cedar Falls fifemsn
With their splsndid steamer, "Blackhawk,'
70 our city last Tuesday, was an event Of
notable Importance, and fully JUSTIFIED al
the anticipetions Of pleasure which had
been formed regarding It. Ample ar
rsngsments for the occasion were made
BY the liremen Of Independence, and
everything passed of to the satisfaction
Of III concerned. Our guests arrived BY
N early train in the morning, and were
met and welcomed at the depot by the
Hook 4 Ladder Co., by whom also they
were escorted up town. Hating in front
Of Wilcox Hall, they were addressed in
. few words Of hearty welcome from our
worthy Mayor, after which they marched
to breakfast at the Mcntour.
At 10 o'clock the grand parade took
place. The Cedar Falls and Independ-
ence companies, the magnificent steamer
drawn by horses, the Mayor and City
Council in carriages, the procession led
by the Independence Cornet Band, and
marshaled by Capt. E. G. Little and aids,
marched through the principal streets
and finally brought up at the river in the
rear of the St. James Hotel. Here prepa-
rations were made for an exhibition Of the
capacity of the steam fire engine. This
part Of the programme was of peculiar
interest to our citizens in view of the
proposed purchase of similar machine
by this city. The trial was in every re.
spect satisfactory, the steamer perform
ing even better than had been anticipa-
ted. In precisely eight minutes from the
lighting of the fires, steam was up
Water was forced through 200, 400 and
600 feet of hose. In this last perfor-
nance, besides overcoming quite an up
grade, q solid, compact Stream was thrown
from the pipe, through 13s inch noz'
zle, 158 feet; and from an inch nozzle,
EOS feet. Subsequently the hose 400
feet) was led to the rear of the Burr block,
three and one-half stories high, and water
thrown from the pipe clear over the
building. The last trial was two streams
through 300 feet of hose each, water be-
ing thrown 100 feet from the pipe. Each
Of these tests lasted some time, and seem
ed capable Of being sustained as long as
water and fuel held out.
At the conclusion of this feature of the
days attractions, guests and entertainers
repaired. with good appetites, to dinner,
after which, the time, until the hour for
departure Of the guests, was spent in
looking about the city and social pleas
ures. At 4 o'clock our guests were es
corted, by the Hook & Ladder Co. and
Cornet Band, to the depot where the steam
or was placed upon platform car, and the
company, expressing much pleasure and
qualification with the reception, embark
ed for home. Not an accident Of any
kind interrupted the enjoyment, nor did
IN improperly by anybody mar the har-
mony Of the day. The visiting company
Is largely composed Of the most reputable
citizens of Cedar Falls. who too thor
oughly respect themselves to make an
occasion of this kind one of riot and Ii.
cense, and they were met in the same
spirit by our own firemen.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

GREAT INDUCEMENTS ON CHATHAM
STREEf IN MILLINERY GooDs.-Mrs.
Millinhn has made arrangements with
an eastern house which will supply her
with Millinery Goods at prices that will
astonish the public and do away with
running around to get cheap goods. Just
find the sign Of the flag, and walk in.
41-tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-31

Our friend Of the Bulletin last week
informed us what compelled" him to
support Grant. Will he now tell US what
compelled him to keep SO mum in the
Republican County Convention that sent
Grant delegates to the State Convention,
at Des Moines? And why wasn't he a
delegate? We were informed on good
authority that he was the only anti. Grant
man in the Convention, and tl.et is the
reason no one proposed him dele
gate. How is that. Jndgey ConssrOa-
tise. ~
We are sorry that the CaSDsrcatios has
chosen to bslittle the discussion of grave
political questions and responsibilities by
the Introduction Of issues merely person
al. We nYe sure that no reader will be
enabled to see more clearly his duty at
the coming election by knowing why the
editor of this paper did not go to the
State Convention, and we are quite con-
fident that the solution: Of the problem is
u matter Of entire indiffcr ence to the pub
lie Ut large But as our neighbor ap-
pears to be anxious about it, VIC will
treat him to few facts.
Several days before the meeting of the
County Convention referred to above,
when the question Of who could 60
to Des Moincs was on the tapis, the
editor of the BULLETIN was asked if he
would consent 10 be q delegate, but owing
to duties which could not be neglected,
declined peremptorily. In the Conven.
ton he was chosen one of commit
tee Of three to report names Of
delegates to Des Moincs. His associates
on the committe, both ardent friends Of
Grants denomination, insisted upon pla.
cling his name upon tho List He again
positively declined for the reason already
stated, that other duties forbade His
name was not reported. but afterward, u
open cenvsntion, he was again nomina-
ia nj electsd = : delegate. but q hil
Eown nelsea III ~ hsuna e : eenfll ~
sIhc'1 W n1 ~ = r ~ 4 \ q I