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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11
For the Bulletin.
Tho Possibilities OF Pig Raising.

SUNNY SIDE, July 7th. 1878.
ED. Notwithstanding promised sew
eral of my ncighbors that would report
through the BULLETIN the weight of some
of my Poland and China pigs at a certain
age, that they may determine whether
there is any profit to be derived from
good breeding, good blood and good care,
| will now fulfill that promise.
On May 9th my sow "Spottcd Bess"
dropped litter Of pigs, but owing to
her being SO excessively fat she saved but
four of them. During the first 20 days
these pigs received no sustenancc save
from the mother. At the end of this
period commenced to feed them little
milk, and continued this until they were
about 40 days old. Having but scanty
supply of milk, was then obliged to dis
continue the milk in order to supply 9th.
er pigs still younger. The principal food
of these four pigs from the time they
were 10 until they were CT days old was
the common slop from the house, with
bran and soaked corn; l have fed no
ground or cooked food.
On the It'll of July, when they were
two months and one day old, and three
hours off feed, the heaviest one weighed
so pounds, and the lightcst &c pounds.
l believe that ii could have continued
the sour milk during the two months,
could have added ten pounds apiece to
each pig. So much for good appetite and
a good breed.
l do not claim that the above weights
cannot be beaten, but the farmer who
thinks 1t can be done easily. without re.
sorting to ground and cooked food and a
liberal supply of sour milk, is requested
to try II and report the results.
A. N. McGowEN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES. &C

PRESBYTERIAN-W. b. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service, 1880 A. NJ, and 700 p. N. Sab
bath School, II O'clock. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening 700.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-H. 8. Church Pastor.
Sabbath service, 1880 A. NJ. and 700 r: NJ.
nesday evening 100.
CONGREGATIONAL1-C. H. Bissell, PASTOR
sabbath service, 10: 10 A. NJ. aid 400 p NJ Sab
bath school, II M. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at 700
BAPTIsT-Wm. L. Hunter, Supply; Sabbath
service, 1890 A. N. Sabbath school at ~: I'M.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at 700,
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-C. 8. Percival, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing Of the bell. Sunday school i'm
mediately after morning service.
GERMAN MISREPRESENTATION g. schaible,
Sabbash school at 400 P. M. Prayer meeting
"Wednesday evenidg at 1880.
CATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE EvANGELIsr-Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass at 81 a. nj. High Mass at 10h a.. m.
sunday school at 400 p. m. Vespers at 500
.. IN. Evening services occasionally.
!, G. T.-UNIrY LODGE, No, 10, meets every
friday evening at their Hall in Burr's Block,
Chatham Street. Degree Lodge, first Monday
evening Of each month. Members of the Order
visiting the city are cordially invited TO attend.
E. 8. WILLIAAsoN, W. B. PHELPS;
1. o. o. F.-INDErENDENcE LODGE, No; 14s,1 Q.
O. f. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock;
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
JOHN GoRMAM scc'y. Jos. EvERs, N. G.
A. f. WILLIAMS, Treas. SRTH NEWMAN, V. 4.
10. o. F.-INDErENDENcE EScAMrNENTin ,, No.
81, l. O. o. f. meets the second and fourth Ihnrs-
day in each month. D. NJ. POND, C.f
IRA ALEXANDER, Scribe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

Alexandria, Va, April 2, 1873, Mrs.
A. b. LAwToN, wife OF Mr.. n. .. Lawton, OF
this city.
AS is well known to her numerous friends In
this city, Mrs. LAYTON had spent nearly eighteen
months in the South, in the earnest hope that its
genial climate might restore her frail health and
give strength to shattered constitution. 1t was
q great sacrifice to her to lea her husband, to
whom she was ardently attached, and all the
agreeable associations Of her home-lifo for the
companionshp Of strangers in strange land, but
she was possessed OF strong desire to live sue
cessful lfe-to achieve life work that could only
be accomplished with health and vigor OF body
which should complement and sustain her re-
markably healthful and vigorous mind. With
this end in view, her indomitable will enabled her
to endure any sacrifice. and 20 wage brave,
though hopeless, warfare with insidous disease.
II was always her fortunate lot to win kind and
att entive friends even among strangers, and her
last hours were softened by the gentle Offices Of
those who, on even brief acquaintance, had
learned to love her as sister. Her most anxious
desire upon her death-bcd was for the presence Of
her husband before the messenger should finally
call her home. But sadly enough this desire was
not to be gratifed. Mr.. Lawton had started I'M
mediately upon receiving telegram that she was
worse, but arrived one day too late Many hearts
will 20 out to him in sympathy In this great be-
reavemert. Many friends will ever remember
Mrs LAwroN as one possessing, not only mind
OF depth, strength and culture, but heart as pure
as sunlight, and disposition SO kindly and warm.
ly sympathetic that to know her thoroughly was
to love her sincerely. ~
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Wilcox Block.

Among the valuable building improve
ments of the past year which add archi.
tcctural grace and dignity to our city,
the magnificent block erected by the Viii.
cox estate on Main Street, and now ap-
preaching completion, is deserving of
especial notice. Its imposing facade,
surmounted by n heavy, ornamental cor
nice. and decorated with elaborate terra
Gotta window caps and prcjections,will not
fail to catch the eye of the stranger, and
to give him favorable idea of our archi-
tectural taste and skin, to which cx-
animation of the well arranged interior
adds confirmation.
The size of the building is 1875 by 40
feet, the ground floor being divided into
six spacious store rooms, than which
there arc none finer in the State, each
being 20 by 40 feet, and Is feet high.
There are sevcrally occupied by Bowley
& circuit, dry goods. Lawton & Post, dry
goods, j. w. WEIGH, groceries, Morse d
Barnett. dry goods, Tabor s. Son, drug
gists, and J. +. Hodges, dry goods. The
second floor is reached by two stalrways
from the street, and here are found six
splendid Office rooms occupying the front
of the building, entrance to which is
attained by wide longitudinal hall.
| Above these rooms in the front of the
third story, the Masonic Hall, occupying
with ante. rooms 40 by so feet, and the
Firemcn's Hall 40 by 40 feet, are located.
Both are finely finished, light and lofty.
The whole space in the rear of the second
and third stories 10 taken up by two mag
nificcnt halls, 20 by rs feet each, and 30
feet high, the entrances to which are in
tic hall on the second floor. These
grand halls are not surpassed in size by
any in the State, and when finished no
finer audience rooms can be found any
where. 1t is the intention rs We learn to
reserve one for dancing hall, and to fit
the other will. stage and seats, for con-
certs, speaking, &c.
The total cost of this splendid building
will be about 100000. No reasonable
outlay has been spared to make it an or
nament to our city, and d credit to her
ENTERPRISE. The mason.wOrk was done
under the supervision Of A. Blood, Jr.
and The woodwork under that Of G. o,
Winnie, two of our best mechanics, upon
whose skill, it reflects the greatest credit
lC. s. Wilcox, ESQ.,. the representative oil
the estate, kept tho enterprise under hii
watchful supervision during every stage
Of Ito progress.
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THE Conservative has, on several oc.
casions during the past few months, COW
ertly charged the BULLETIN with defend.
ing, and apologizing for, the Salary bill
passed by the last Congress. The pur-
pose is not only partisan, but malicious,
and is but an incident in the generally
unscrupulous course of the Conservative.
Such charge, whether conveyed in the
usual style of that paper, by sneaking in
uendo, or by direct accusation, we pro-
nounce-not simply m;stake-but de
liberatc falsehood, for which there is not
a particle of reason or excuse. 1t is but
one of multitude of lies deemed neces-
sary in the effort to organize pure and
reform(?) party in this county.
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vaue no private record.

THE SUNDAY School PICNIc.-We ap-
prehend that the excursion to Center
Point and picnic there, by the Sunday
Schools of this city, yesterday rather out
ran the most extravagant expecta-
tions of its projectors. 1t was in
fact the event Of the season,
and if the people of Center Point could
have deferred the taking of their census
until Thursday, July 10th, their town
would have shown the most remarkable
crease in Iowa
\ Full seven hundred persons. including
the children, their teachers, and friends
were with ample baskets Of provisions
were packed into six passenger and three
other cars, all full of life jollity and pleas.
ant anticipations, and at the signal sped
away to Center Point, where in due time
they arrived without accident. The
Lotus of yesterday tells the rest Of the
story thus;
The party was met at the depot by two
to three hundred ladies and gentlemen of
this place, who at once escorted them to
the grove north of town, where partial
preparations had been made for the pic
mic. DR.. Bryant stated that the excur-
sion party had come to Center Point to
spend few hours in recreation and en-
joymcnt, and advised one and all to en-
joy themselves rs best they could, which
advice was at once followed, and croquct
grounds were stakcd off, and amusement
and pleasure made the order Of the day.
The party is accompanied by the indie
pendencc Brass Band which cnlivcns the
occasion with excellent music. An in
tercsting game Of base ball will be played
this afternoon, by the experts at this
game accompanying the excursion.
At precisely 7 O'Clock p. M. the cars
returning delivered their precious burden
at the Main St. crossing, all without
damage to life health, or limb, and all
proclaiming the excursion one Of the
most pleasant occasions in their expert
pnce
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

By TIE NEW RoUTE.-Mcssrs Cobb &
Gillets shipped three car loads of hogs to
Chicago, via the b., G. r. &. NJ, and
Northwestern roads, on Saturday morn
ing last. Mr.. Gillett, who accompanied
the shipment, returned by the regular
train on the Central Oh Monday morning,
being absent from home just about fifty
hours, during which he had delivered his
stock at the yards, transacted his bust
ness, &c We should say that that was
rather expeditions.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

TIE editor of the Conservative, who
every week in his paper blows the trum-
pct of honesty and reform until he is
black in the face, illustrates his con-
ception of the first of these virtues by
mutilating and clipping the words Of his
contemporaries to serve his own purpose,
and then printing them as fair express
ion of their views. The newspaper man
who will do that may be model reformer,
but sheep farm would not be profitable
in his vicinity.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11
Eaualiscd Assessment of the County.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Independence, Iowa, July 8, 1873.


Independence, Iowa, July 8, 1873.
EDITOR BULLETIN AS considerable
misapprehension exists with reference to
the equalization of assessments between
townships Ivy tho Board OF Supervisors,
an explanation of the principles by which
the action of the Board is controlled.
may be of use in securing better UNDER
standing of the subject.
The system of equalization, as ostab-
lished by law, includes action by Town
ship Trustees, Boards of Supervisors and
the Census Board of the State. The
Township Trustees meet on the first Mon
day in May of each year for the purpose
of examining the assessors books Of their
several townships, adding thereto any
property that may be omitted, hearing
complaints from persons aggricvcd by
the action of the assessors and making
such corrections rs may seem just and
equitable.
The Board of Supervisors, at their
regular June session, examine the rcturns
from the several townships, and if they
find any ono township assessed proper
tionately higher or lower than the Others,
they add to or subtract from it such a
percentage as will in their judgment place
it in its proper relative position. In max
ing up their Judgment, they take into con,
sideration location, timber, quality Of
soil, population, and such other matters
as properly have bearing, and endeavor
to so decide that every township may
bear its equitable proportion of taxation,
The necessity for this will be apparent
when it is understood that the assessors
usually have no guide but their own
Judgment in the assessment of real pro-
pcrty. The result is such wide differ
cnce of Judgment that without just
equalization many townships would pay
more than their equitable share of the
state and county taxes, while others
would get off with much less.
The Census Board arc the Board OF
Equalization for the State performing the
same office with reference to counties as
the Board of Supervisors with reference
to townships. They meet on the first
Monday of August in each year in which
real property is assessed.
Thus the complete system includes
equalization between individuals by tho
Township Trustees, between townships
by the Board of Supervisors and between
counties by the Census Eoard of tho
State,
The following table shows in the first
column of figures the valuation of lands
in the several townships of this county
for the current year as returned by tho
assessors and proved in this office, ant
in the next, the valuation as equalize(
by the Board The percentage finally
determined upon, varies somewhat from
the figures published in the proceedings
from the fact that the totals Of the rs
SCISSORS books, rs proved. vary somcwha
from the figures first presented to thu
Board. The percentage rs finally decided
was changed as follows, to-wit: II
Fairbank, from fifteen per cent. to tel
per cent; in Liberty, from twenty L
fifteen; in Madison, from fifteen t,
seven; in Middlefell, from five to two
in Perry, from twenty to eighteen; Il
Washington from ten to two; in West
burg, from ten (dccrcasc) to scven. Thi
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

TURNER is selling Grays Strattord, Mont
rose. and Westmore Collars at 80 cts. per
box. The best Albany cloth covered and
folded edge collars, Mt 20 cts. per box;
other grades from 10 to 20 cts. Gents
British x Hose regular make double heels
and feet, 25 cts. Remember am closing
out the entire stock Of gents goods Mt
prices below cost, rs l want the room by
Sept. 1st, to retail Ladies' goods at whole
sale nriceS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

Saturday evening, about seven o'clock,
a girl, twelve years of age, named Hig-
gins, residing two miles north of indie
pendencc, while driving cows from the
pasture, was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. Dubuque Times
After diligcnt inquiry on the street,
and of parties who live near the locality
of the accident as above reported, we are
unable to find any confirmation of it. We
are inclined to think that it is mistake.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

THE FOURTH At WINTHROP. - We
learn that our friends ut Winthrop had n
most successful celebration on the Fourth
and that everything passed off without
jar or accident. About 5000 people were
pcrscnt, and $50 wagons in the process
sioa. The celebration WAS of n general
character, although the Oranges were
a very important and noticeable feature "i
the occasion The utmost harmony and
good feeling prevailed, among all classes,
as was emncntly proper on the natal
day of the nation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

New p. Mr.. Willard Woodwork
has been appointed postmaster at Win
throp, in place of S. W. Rich, who sent
in his resignation some time since. Mr..
Woodwork, who was the deputy under
Mr.. Rich, took charge of the Office July
1st He will make an acceptable officer
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11
'ARTIEs who design

PARTIES who design to take the cars
on the B., c. r. & NJ. road, should know
that the time regulating the hour of de-
parture is fifteen minutes earlier than that
by which the Central trains run. This
knowledge may save them disappoint-
ment, by not reaching the cars in time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

FRUIT. You can find nice scrcwtop,
and Index Jcll Tumblcr, also plain Jell
Tumblcrs and the Mason patent Porce
lain top, fruit Jar. Quarts and Half Gal
Ions at NJ. A. Campbclrs, No 4 Chatham
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

The Ring Masters have had consult
alton to determine course of action ia
head off the peaple:-C Conservative.
The above has reference to the second
meeting at the Court House, last Satur
day, and is not bit too severe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

A SILVER EEL about three feet in
length, and weighing about four and one
quarter lbs, was caught in the mill pond
last Monday. The eel is an unwonted
fish in the Wapsic, and this specimen at
tractcd considerable curiosity and inter-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11


A GARNER" who in all probability
habitually plows his corn and reaps his
grain in King & Kenyon's building, in al
fusion to the late Republican County
Convention, says:
Some of the members of the County
Convention would like to know the views
of the delegates in selecting candidate
for Governor before voting for them, that
they might act understandingly in choos-
ing such delegates. But, if am rightly
informed, the gag law was put immedi-
In force.
The correspondent is not Brightly in
formed" The facts arc these: Mr.. G.
II. Wilson, of Sumner, made motion
that each delegate reported to the con-
vention be voted upon separately, and
that each be required TO express his pref
ercnce for Governor. After some discus
sion, Mis motion Of Mr.. Wilson's uas
carried, and the delegates, as their names
were called, were asked to indicate how
they would vote for Governor. Those
present did so, and the views of those
who were absent were explained by
friends, so far as they were known. Some
were for, and some against Carpenter, but
whether for, or against, seemed to be of
no moment to the majority of the Con-
vention. Upon assurance that the par
ties named were good Republicans, they
were elected delegates without reference
to their preferences for Governor. The
man who told Farmer" that gag was
applied to anybody at the Republican
County Convention, purposely mislead
him,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

THE obituary of Mrs. N. 0. Lawton,
will be found in another column. We
can add nothing to the pathetic record,
except to tender our own heartfelt sympa-
thy to Mr. Lawton, IN his affection.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11
New Advertisement
FOR A
We'll Established Wholesale and Retail
MILNE cry
Ladies Furnishing Goods
AND
Fiat Store.

THE success attending us du-
ring the past Five Years war;
rants us in saying we are better
prepared this spring than ever
to keep a full and complete as
sortment in our line. Our
Wholesale Tradahaving become
quite a feature which enables
us to buy direct from the man.
ufacturers, and, of course, buy
cheaper. Can and willSell as
Low as any House West Of the
Eastern Market. A first-class
Milliner always in charge of that
department.
We call especial attention to
the Hosiery. Gloves and Lace
Department. Lace Collars in
endless variety, from Ten Cents
to Twenty Dollars; in fact every
thing usually kept in a first
class Fancy Store. We are
agents for the celebrated Caro-
line Kid Gloves, which have es-
tablished a reputation for quail
ty and prices second to none;
all sizes and collars, from a
child's to gents sizes always in
stock. Real and Imitation Hair
Goods we can furnish at all
times and at prices which none
can compete with, Hoop Skirts
made to order and in stock.
Don't forget the sign Of the
Big Hat, which means truly a
Hat Store.
39.tfs ]. B. TURN
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

l. o. o. F.-The following elect
cd and appointed officers of Independence
Lodge, No. 142, l. o. o. F., were installed
last Monday evening, to serve for tho
term of six months:
Joseph Evcrs, N. G.
S. Newman, V. G.
John German, Sec.
Frank Megow, p. Sec.
A. F. Williams, Treas.
j. S. Bouck, Chaplain.
John Foss, Warden.
Fred Smith, Conductor.
NJ. B. Tins, r. s. N. G.
S. II. Shiplcy, L. s. N. G.
L. Hayford, r.. S. V. G.
]. J. Travis, L. s. V. G.
J. 9. Glass, II. S. s.
s. p. McEwcn, L. S. s.
VIM. Davis, l. G..
C.B. Handy, o. G.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

BATTLE CREEK VIBRATOR and Mass
illon Threshing Machines, and repairs
for the same for sale at Chatham street
Agricultural rooms, by S. NEWMAN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

A pure article of white wine for medi
cal purposes, by the bottle or gallon
cheap at G.. r. Wallace's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-07-11

ANY person finding pocket book con-
tanning SO and some change, between
the cemetery and two miles beyond r.
p. Planes farm, will confer great favor
upon the looscr by leaving it at this
Office Tho loss is severe one to the
owner, who is a poor German, depend
ent upon his daily labor, and we hope the
finder will prove to be an honest man. 1t
was lost last Saturday