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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

THEATRICAL.-Our citizens who ad
mire the stage will be favored, during
three nights of next week, commencing
on Monday evening, with the perfor-
lnanccs of the Enoch Arden Combination,
a theatrical troup of rare merit, now
travelling in this State. From the com
me ndations Of our exchanges. and those
of our citizens who have seen the com.
pany elsewhere, We think we can prom.
Use our readers rare treat As sam.
PIE of the kind of notices they are re-
ceiving from the press, we append the fol.
lowing from the. Davenport Gazette of
Sept. Sd.
Hills Opera House was filled with large and
intelligent audience last night to witness the
opening performance of the EnOch Arden Com
6inatiOn. The play was the beautiful drama OF
Dora rom TennysOn's poem of that name. W.
v. Brcyer, In his great character Of Farmer Al
len, mors than sustained the reputation which
had preceded him, and gave one OF the finest and
most scholarly renditi0ns of this difficult charac
ter we ever witnessed. Miss Nellie Drury, as Do
70, gave us magnificent piece Of acting. She is
the most beautiful and versatile actress that
appeared before Q Davenport audierce. The bal
ance OF the company played their respective
Nroles' in hrst-class style, and the company, tn.
ken afn-all, is the best that has been In our city
for years.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
INDEPENDENCE, Dec. l

INDKPEKDEEcH, Dec. l, 1878.
The undersigned, on behalf Of the Yes
thy and congregation Of St. James Parish
dcsilc to return their sincere thanks to
the Trustees Of the Congregation'l church
for their kindness in granting them the
use OF the sp,ns in which to hold servi
ces, ON Sunday last; and also to their
choir fos yahhble aid on that occasion.
THOS. B. KEMP, Rector.
e. w. PuRDY, Senior Warden.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

Toogood d Elicit, Plain In The Circuit Court
tifir. against Jn0. D. Hamm, ofBuchaHGn cOua-
Mary Hamn, G. g. Newell, fy, Iona, February
s S.S Jacob H H'""' 0''s"' Tern" A. D. 1874,
To said DsteRddats:
NOU are hereby notified that on or before the
i lat day OF January. A. o., 1874, there will
be on fie the office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Buchanan comfy. Iowa, the petition Of
ToogOod 4 Elliott the plaintiff aforesaid claiming
of you the sum OF eight hundred and seven dollars
($6O7). rs money justly due from you on two
promissOry noter, with ten per cent. interest &C
crued thereon, and asking decree of foreclosure
of . mortgage mado BY John b. Hamm and Mary
Hamm on the south half Of the northwest guar
ter Of section twenty seven {47) In township egh-
ty seven $50, north Of range eight 10y. west Of
the P. NJ, made to secure the purchase money.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto aud defend, before noon Of the second
day # the February term Of the said Circuit
Court OF Buchanan county, to be held at Indepen-
dence, in said county, ON the 9th day Of February,
A. D., 1874, default will be entered against you
and Judgment rendered thereon.
VI n. b. ALLEN,
2awi Attorney for Plainti6s.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
Gard from Mayor Ros.ell.

EDlroR BuLLETIN:--As many absurd
reports are circulated since the late fire,
In relation to fire engine and firemcn. and
especially as the Conseruatice-which
ought to be better iniormed-gives cur
rency to some Of these errors, wish to
state through your columns, the follow
ing facts:
Some years since, fire company was
organized here. which company purchas-
ed hand engine. The company subse-
qnently disbanded, and donated their en-.
CINE to'thc city. The engine has lain un-
used for several years. Quite recently
the Hook & LADDER Co. asked and oh.
tanned permission Of tho city. to repair
the engine, which they did, and have
since tried it and found 1t in good order
But they have no charge Of the engine,
nor any control over it, and are in no
way rcspon siblc for its use in case Of fire
nor for its being kept in condition for
use
As to the Steamer: The City Council
last summer had under consideration the
purchase of Steam Fire Engine, but fail
ed to agree as to the kind most desirable
and finally arranged to purchase second.
hand engine Of Josiah Gates & Sons.
When the engine arrived il was found not
to fulfil the conditions Of the contract,
and was not received by the city. Mcssrs
Gates & Sons acquicsced in the rejection
Of the engine, and placed it in the hands
of Mr.. Guernsey for repairs, expecting
doubtless, to sell it somewhere if placed
in working order. The engine is still in
Mr.. Guernsey's hands, and the city has nc
control whatever over it; neither have The
Firemen. Messrs. Gates b Sons very
kindly authorized the city TO make use Of
the engine at any time while it remained
here if desired, but unfortunately this
privilege was OF no uee to US in the late
fire, Us the engine was not in running or
der.
The whole may be stated AS follows
The city has . hand engine but NO com
pany to use it, The city has no Steam
Fire Engine Yours respectfully,
o. H. p. RoszELL.
~ 49, -------
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Eirol

Although our College rooms were Vi.
most enveloped in the flames Of the late
fire, we sustained but little damage, and
will continue to iinpart 10 our students,
that kind Of wealth or knowledge which
young people should be more eager 10 pos.
sess than money, for it is capital when oil
else has been consumed by the devouring
element.
School Teachers are requested to write
to the Commercial College for specimens
OF penmanship, and methods of teaching
the beautiful art. Send stamp and ad
dress. Macarthur & WILLIAMS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
[FOr the Fulietin.l
THE FARMERS WAR CRY.


a Song 1Ox the TRANCE.
Hurrah' hurrah the farming crew
Are coming In their might;
In rolid columns, firm and true,
To battle for their rights.
Brave men arc they, and well they know
This country's greatest needs;
This question g heard where e'er you 20:
What arc the Changers deeds.
cHoRua.
Hurrah! hmrrahi deception has pla, ed onr,
The farming crew are ever true.
They know what they're about.
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!
The husbandman he loves his home,
His occupation, too;
But when kept down by monied men
What can the farmer do!
Combine they must themselves to save
And families from want.
Then legal men their strength will feel,
And their petitions grant.
Chorus:
The people all are moving now;
From billy, rock-bound Maine,
The ball Is rolling thro' and thro',
To farthest western plain.
No question now on Southern rights.
Nor color in our rapgs,
North, South, East, Went, the world unites
In praises Of the Grange.
Chorus:
For honest men shall rule we're told.
Republicans or not;
But those who sell themselves for gold
Will surely be forgot.
Come, politicians, now repent,
Your coats turn right side out.
You may be sure you've had your day.
Changers know what they're about.
Chorus:
All hail the Grange, ths Patrons choice.
The farmers only slneld;
For now this is the common voice:
Monopolies must yikad4
Our cause is just, our banners bright,
On freedoms hills ne range.
Our cry shall be, Goo speed the right,
God bless our noble Grange!
Chorus:
BUFFALO GROVE, Iowa. Nov. IS, 1873.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
Capt. Little and the Eiromeu.
The following correspondence will ex.
plain itself. 1t is creditable to both par.
ties.
POST OFFICE,

~ POST OFFICE,
INDEPENDRNcE, Nov. 9Sth, 1873.
IL. X. HUNTER, ESQ, Foreman I. II. &
L. Co. No. dear Sri was absent
from the city at the timo of the recent
fire, but have learned, from many citizens
and personal friends. of the invaluable
and heroic service Of your Company In
subduing the flames and preserving the
property in close proximity to that de-
stroyed by the devouring element.
The Post Office being in immediate dan
gcr-the loss Of which would have been
great Inconvenience, not only to myself
but to the public generally am fully
conscious of the fact that I am under
many obligations to your Company, and
to our good citizens, not members of the
fire department, for its preservation,
therefore beg to tender you, for the use
of your organization, the enclosed check
OF $25, and to assure you and your COM
pany, OF my most sincere gratitude for
the noble, heroic aud disinterested ser.
vices performed by the Independence
Hook & Ladder Company at the recent
confiagration, by which improperly was
saved from destruction. am, most re-
spcctfully, yours truly, E. C. LITTLE.
CAPT. E. c. LITrLE,-Dear Sir
Yours Of tho Goth Of November 1878, to
Il. X. Hunter. Foreman of l. II. s. L Co.
No. l, enclosing check for $25, for the
Company, is received and has been laid
before them. The Company fully appre
ciatc the motives which actuated YOU in
rendering the donation, and are encour.
aged to continue in the performance of
their duties by the kind words contained
in your letter. The work performed by
the company on the occasion of which
you speak. being Gpast of the .aaay Ser
which they are organized, they feel that
they cannot receive donations of money
for such services, and most respectfully
return your check herewith. The kind
and cheering expressions contained in
your letter, are more valuable to the Com.
pany than any donation of money that
could be made. A knowledge that the
citizens of Independence are satisfied with
the work of the Company, IS the only
recompense desired With kind wishes
of the firemen, We are, yours,
I. II. & L. Co, No. -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue Of IN Execution Issued out Of and nm
ID der the reai OF the Circuit Court OF Bucban-
an county, lows. In favor Of John G. Closso \, and
against the goods and ehattels, lands and tene-
mcnts OF j. q. Allen, have levied upon the fol-
lowing dee sibsd property, Wig: The southeast
quarter Of the southeast quarter of section nine
teen, and the west half Of the s0uthwert quarter
of section twenty. all in township eighty-seven,
north Of range nine west, In Buchanan county,
Iowa; also the west thirty acres ofthe northwest
quarter OF the southwest quarter OF section three,
township eighty six. north Of range ten west,
county, Iowa.. - t.e
Which property as above described " III offer
for sale At public auction, At the court house In
third day Of January, A. D. 1874, at two O'Clock
p NJ, Of said day. to the highest bidder, to satis
fy'said Execution aud costs. GEO. y, FARR,
Sheriff.
j. s. WOODWARD, Atty for PLAINTIFF
Sherif's Office, Independence, Iowa, Decem-
her 4th, 1878. 2aw2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
Administrators Notice..

~ was on the 18th day Of November. iS7s' S~lx
appointed by the Circuit Court of Rnchs Suy
Of the Es tSwa - ;1 dh has Saasa
an County, Iowa, deceased Ali pcrsons irIahs'
co 10 the estate are requested to make immediste
payment ,s,s 70 the undersigned, and those hsnins
authenticated, to said Court for ailowsncn. e"iy
Dated Nov. SStn, 1873. 'n1-'uas' 8. e
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
For Sale Cheap.

Forty acres Of choice land, onc-f0Mrth OF mile
south Of the city, ON tho Vinton road. Prefer to
cell as whole, but would sell in lots Of nom ave
to ten acres. A liberal credit will be given for
most ofpurchase money. Also house and two
lots, B = block y. ClArkes addition 70 lndepen-
dencc. House, 16x14, two storics; wing, Nxa8;
al In good repair and nearly new. Titles perfect
and terms easy. For further Observation-Disclosures Of
JOHN WILLIAMSON.
Independence, Iowa, Aug. II, 1873. I'm
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

Mission ENDsD Patrons of the "Old
Library" will please remember that all
books belonging to the association must
be in the Librarians possession ct. the
close of library hours. on "Wednesday
December 10th. Prompt compliance
with this notice will expedite the trans
fer to be made to the directors of the
Free Public Library Any volumes NOT
returned win be sent for.
GEO. B MARINE,
Prest. "Old Association. y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

MISUNDERSTANDING to circumstances
beyond his control, WIN. Few has remov-
ed his Tailoring Establishment to the
room in the new Wilcox block, directly
over Morse 6 Barnett's store, where he
will be pleased to see all his customers
and give them fits.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

AccIDENT.-Mr. WIN. Wood, while en-
gagged on Friday night 10 removing goods
from the burning buildings, slipped upon
the ice, in the street, and falling, badly
sprained one Of his legs, from which he
suffered circulating pain. and had to be
carried home. He is improving
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

THANKs.-The undersigned would ten
der this public acknowledgement to those
friends who rescued his goods from loss
at the late fire, and also to Messrs. r. r..
Plane and Fisher Bros. for opening their
stores for their reception and safe keep
ing. VIM. Few.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

The MEssAGE-We are a few hours
later than usual this week in getting out
the BULLETIN on account Of the length
OF the Presidents Message, on the sec
ond page. 1t crowds out almost every.
thing else in our paper, but it will re-
pay pcrusal. 1t is emphatically a bust.
ness like document.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue Of an execution issued out Of and un-
u der the seal Of the District Court of Buchanan
comfy, Iowa. In favor of Susan L. Patrick for use
OF J, II. Campbell. and against the goods and
and Orphn J. Smith, l have levied upon the fol.
lowing described property, viz:
The southwest quarter Of section four, township
eighty seven, range nine, west, and the swA OF
the nwk OF section thirty ak, township eighty
eight, range ten. Buchanan county, Iowa.
Which property a. above described, will ofFer
for sale at public auction, at the Court House N
day OF December, A. D., 1873, at two o'clock. ?.
NJ, Of said day, to the highest bidder, to satisfy
said execution and costs.
aOt2 GEO. o. FAIR, Sheriff.
Sheriff Is ofics, Independence, Iowa, November
10TH 1873.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05
Notice! Notice!

l am closing out my business, and all
parties knowing themselves indebted to
me, either by note or book account, will
please Gull on my daughter at the Bazaar,
and save costs by settling.
Dec 1, 1873. A. H. FoNDA
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

200 cords of dry hard and soft wood,
for sale at Travis wood yard, east of
Court House, at prices to correspond
with the times.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

Our readers will notice at the head of
our local columns this week. the new time
table Of the Illinois Central II. r., which
went into effect last Sunday. The mail
train goes west 80 minutes. and the night
express 1s minutes later than formerly,
The mail train for the cast is % minutes
earlier, and the night express ono hour
and IA minutes later than before
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

For RENT OR SALE.-The dwelling be-
longing to G. B. Rogers, on the corner of
Court and tennessee SITS. Apply at the
Buchanan Co. Bank.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

= GRANGE DONATIONS Barnhart
Comfy Agent of the Patrons, informs us
that ten Oranges have responded to his
appeal for help for the Northw cstcrn
sufferers by donations in cash amounting
in the aggregate to $50. This prompt
ness in responding to the call of those
who are ready to perish, is praiscworthy
and places the Changers Of our county
in favorable light. Let the good work
60 on. .A
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

The lands described below are offered for sale !:
No. IA farm Of S65 acres. four miles from
Independence; 800 acres OF prairie, balance tim
her. Good buildings. Well watered by springs
and the Wapsipinicon river: All well fenced and
otherwise improved. This farm Is nnequallcd for
grain and stock raising.
No. "A farm of $40 acres, i've miles from In
dependence and three miles from Jesup. 1t Is all
fenced, and 100 acres under the pillow. Three
wells Of never falling water ON the premises.
necessary farm buildings. A bearing orchard,
which yielded over 100 bushels Of apples last year.
The buildings are protected by large grove.
The owner being about to engage III other busi-
ness will dispose Of the same cheap, and on favor.
able terms, II sold soon.
No. ga farm OF 10 acres. Ave miles north
east Of Independence; 100 acres broke. Small
ings. A well and three springs of ncver.failing
water upon the premises.
No. "A farm containing so acres Of prairie
and II acres Of timber, one mile from Brandon.
Large dwelling house, nearly new; frame gran
airy; good stables, and other necessary farm build
ings. The farm Is divided into three fields, with
substantial fences. There are upon the premises
three wells, cistern, 40 bearing apple trees and
small fruits in abundance. Is for sale very cheap.
No.6.-House and two Lots In Fargo's addition,
New house, 1894, III stories high. Barn, 16x24.
There are upon the premises bearing apple and
cherry trees, and an abundance of small fruits.
Price, $500.
No. Five rods by ten rods in Melonc's addi-
ton, with one story dwelling house, 1Sx94 wing
attached, 16x2O. A well Of soft water In the
kitchen. There are upon the premises u number
Of bearing apple trees, and an abundance OF small
fruit.
Also lot five rods by ak rods in Independence
proper, with large stone building thereon, suit
able for u store or dwelling.
The above win be sold separately or together,
very cheap and on easy terms.
No. $50 acres within 4 Of a mile OF R0wlcy
station 80 acres broke. There are upon tho
premisee small house, o grannry and stable,
ffuit trees, shru bbery, and email fruits. Also
three wells Of nevcr-failing water.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

QUARTERLY MEETING will be held at
the NJ. K. Church on next Saturday eve.
ming and Sabbath at the usual hours.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

THIEvERY.-We hear of several parties
who lost goods and other articles of val
lie at the fire last week, who have reason
to believe that they were stolen. One
man was seen going east near the. Catho-
lie chnrcl, when the fire was raging at its
worst, carrying on his shoulder what ap-
peared 10 be box Of boots or shoes,
and others were seen carrying things
away foul The fire. with what Alterward
seemed to be suspicious circumstances.
A man who lives on the other side of the
river, called doc" Andrews, was caught
fealing dressed turkey from barrel
on Chatham street, part of the
stock of Chas. Burr. rescued
from the Wigwam. Andrews has since
beecn arrested on complaint of Burr, and,
as the result of his preliminary examina-
ton, finds. himself IN Jail sunder $3.50
bonds to appear at the District Court, to
answer the charge Of grand lvrceny. 1t
looks as though this is pretty swinging
bail for stealing a turkey, but the law
makes the theft of anything at fire grand
larceny, with penalties according. For
all that it does seem to lis that to send
man to the penitentiary for from one to
five years, for pilfering turkey, under
any circn instances, is, to use an express
i've phrase cutting the thing too fat"
Andrews, unable to procure the bail re.
quired, will have to be in Jail all winter,
at Il large expense to the county. Mean
while his family will come to want and
the public charge, and all about misera-
BILE. insignificant, possibly poor and tough
turkey! We learn THAI efforts are being
made to have the bail reduced, and An.
drews released to care for his family. We
hope they may be successful.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

LET nobody fail to read and heed the
big advertisement Of Engcl & Livingston
Of the Great Chicago Clothing House, in
this issue. II may be found in the north
east corner of this page.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

EDlTOR BULLE TIM desire to tender
my hearty thanks to the parties who
worked so constantly and efficiently in
saving my stock Of goods from destruc-
ton by fire on the night of the 2sth ult.,
and also to my fellow merchants, who SO
kindly opened their doors for their re-
ception. They may be assured that their
neighborly conduct 10 appreciated.
j. F. HoDaEs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
at the counter of Amcs & Spragucs'
News Depot, at the post office
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

HATS and Caps, splendid stock
Of latest style goods, just received
at the Red Front Store.
lOm2 e' MAS q BAUM.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

with a solfsacrifice beyond all praise
That their efforts were not attended with
better success is not strange. The fail.
ure of the engine was fatal, and our i'm
munity from fire heretofore, has deprived
the firemen of that training which is the
condition of the highest efficiency. 1t is
safe to say that they learned Lesson last
Friday night, which will be Of immense
advantage to them in the future, But
under the circumstances, they did excel.
lently well, and for their noble labors
and devotion to their duty, deserve the
thanks of the whole community.
THE LOSSES.
| We have placed the total losses at $780,
900 but think that they will be rather
within than without of those figures. A
great share of tho contents of the burnt
buildings were removed before the ad-
vance of the fire, and the losses on goods
with few exceptions, were caused by dam
age by removal rather than by blu rning.
The following report of losses, generally
estimates of the parties burned out, and
the insurance held by each are believed
to approximate correctness:
N. Burr, loss on building, $500. No in
surancc.
A. Leytze, total loss on block and frame
buildings, $4,000. Insured $4,000 on
block and 81 1000 on household goods in
the Imperial, London.
Williams s. Son estimate their loss on
groceries at $4,000, insured 81 900 each
In Girard and Traders.
J. F. Hodges, loss 81 900; Insured for
$4,000 in the Iowa State Mutual, of Keo.
kuk.
VIM. Few, loss 5000, one half of
which is covered by policy of $500 in
the Franklin.
Borie & Mccarthy estimate their loss
on stock, manufactured cigars and to-
bacco and fixtures at $4,000. They were
insured for $4,000 in the Phoenix, Under
writers and Hartford.
L. Sencr, loss on building, stock and
household goods is $4,000, upon which
he had insurance for $500 on stock
Birmingham & Robinson, meat market,
lost $500; no insurance. Swartz g. Win.
CERT, owners on the building, lose like
amount, and have no insurance.
Till & Stcinmetz estimate their loss at
$2,0CO. Insured for 81, 800 in Hartford.
The loss of the building, owned by A.
Lingscheid, was about $4,000. Insured
for 81 900 in the Underwriters.
Dunster, loss on building $4,000. No
insurance.
w. J. Cummings, loss on building and
saloon stock and fixtures about $4,000.
Insured for 81 500 in the Underwriters.
Sturtevant, saloon Axtures, &c; loss
5000; no insurance.
X. Godson, metal cornice manufactu-
rcr, lost on tools and finished work,
about 5000, on which lie had no insu.
rance.
N. Blondiu, barber; Miss Raymond,
dress maker; Hartman Clark and A. Dus.
man, in the Leytze block, all suffered
more or less, the last two in household
goods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-12-05

Owing to i'll health, will exchange my
stock of groceries, Dry Goods, Clothing
&c, for an improved farm.
T,.vr