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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

ALL parties indebted to the firm OF 4
Stout & Co, either by note or account
are hereby notified, that their indebted
ness must be settled within the next thir
ty days, at the end Of which time all un
settled accounts will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
MARTHA A. Stout, Admins.
Z. STOUT,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

WE will sell you, at the City of Paris
store, for the next fifteen days, for cash,
the best of Brussels Carpets at $3.50 per
yard; the best of 3 Ply Carpet at lao;
the best of English ingram at $1.35; and
also cheaper grades of Carpets at CORE
spending prices. Competition is the life
OF trade. Myers & Sullivan never will
be undersold. Splendid Kid Gloves at
Csc pair. 41-1t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES. &C.

PREsBYTERtAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service, 1880 A. NJ. and 700 p. NJ Sab
bath School, IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening 200
METHODIST EPISCOPATl-H. 8. Church Pastor.
Sabbath service, 10 80 A. NJ and 700 p. NJ.
Sabbath school, IL NJ. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening at 700.
CONGREGATIONAL-C.H H. Bssel!, Pastor
Sabbath service, 10 30 A. NJ. ahd 800 P. N; Sab
bath school, IL NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at7 eco
BAPTIsT-Wm. L. Hunter, Supply; Sabbath
service, 10 80 A. NJ. Sabbath school at12:00 NJ.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at 700,
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL-C. s. Percival, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the rim gng of the bell. Sunday school I'M
mediatey after morning service.
GERMAN RIAN-John G. schaible,
Pastor Services at 10 30 A. NJ. and 700 P. NJ
Sabbash school at 200 p. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evenidg at 1880.
CATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE EyANaHLIsT.-Pastor
Rev. John l.. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 50 a. M. High Mass at 1914 a. m
sunday school at 900 p. M. Nespers at 800
.. m. Evening services occasionally.
,. G. T-UNIrY 1opaE, Nc, 49, meets every
'riday evening at their Hall in Bnrr's BLOCK,
Chatham Street. Degree Lodge, first Monday
evening of each month. Members of the Order
L. 8. WILLIAMSON, ". d. PHELPS,
VS., w. r.
l. o. o. F.-INDEPENDENcE LODGE, No; 1+s l. Q.
0. +. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
SETH NEWMAN, sec'y. IRA ALEXANDER, n. G..
A. f. WILLIAMS, Treas. Jos. EvERs, V. G.
10. 0. F.-INDEpENpENcE ENcAMPMENT. No.
sc, o. o. F. meets the second and fourth Thurs
day in each month. .. NJ. POND, Z. 4.
IRA ALEXANDER, Scribe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
A CARD.

We desire to return our most sincere
thanks to our numerous friends; of indie
pence, for their expression of regard, and
interest for our welfare, as manifest in
the donation last Tuesday evening, for
our benefit Our acquaintance has been
truly pleasant, and we pray that it may
prove profitable in spiritual sense
And let us assure you that the rcminis
cence of this year, and Of this occasion,
will ever be one of pleasure.
II. s CHURCH.
MARY Y. CHURCH.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
d. l.. SMITH, Clerk.
THE GRAND OPENING, That came o

THE GRAND OPENING, That came off
at Bowley's yesterday. was grand at
fair. The largest display of Dry Goods
that ever WAS shown in this city. The
display of Dress Goods, Silks, Poplns,
and Fancy Goods, was complete; also
the carpet and clothing department was
a grand affair. One to Appreciate it, wants
to see the goods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

PETIT JuRY, MAY TERM, CIRCUIT
CoURr.-By order of the Judge of the
Circuit Court, the jury will be summon
ed for the first day instead Of he second,
and the jurors will be required to appear
at ten o'clock a. m May 10.
d. T., SMITH, Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

"YoUNG CANADIAN."-This fine i'm
ported horse, owned by A. McGill, will
make the present season as follows:
On Mondays at A. McGowan's, Spring
Greek; on Wednesdays at I. B. Agnew's,
Fairbank Twp; on Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays at the Merchants Hotel,
Independence
Parties desiring the use of well-bred
horse will do well to call and examine
Young Canadian
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
II. s CHURCH.
MARY Y. CHURCH.

H. FRANK, of the New York Bakery
having removed to his new and nicely
fitted quarters two doors east of his Old
stand, makes his bow TO our readers in
new advertisement in another column
Beside the Bakery, which will be con-
Quoted as usual, he will keep IA first class
Restaurant and be prepared to furnish
meals, gotten up in the incest manner, at
all hours.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

Mr. Frank desires to say that having
dissolved partnership with Mr. George
Breitcnbach, AL debts, due the late firm
are to be paid to him, and he will settle
all outstanding accounts.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

PoPULATIoN.-Mr Loomis, the Audit
or, kindly furnishes us with the follow
ing figures of the census Of our city and
township, just completed by the asses
SOrS:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

REV. j. w. Clinton, of Cornell College.
will preach at the NJ. Z. Church next
Sabbath morning at the usual hour for
Snryipn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

For the latest styles in Millinery, go
to Mrs Osgood's Millinery rooms. next
door to bridge.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

THE largest, and richest. display Mil
linery, may be found at Mrs. Osgood's
next door to bridge.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

EVERYTHING, in the Millinery and La
dies Furnishing Goods line may be found
at Mrs Osgood's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

Reported By Join HOllen, County Recorder Notar!
Public, ahd Real Estate agent.
For the week ending April 10. 1878:
Duff to Antoine Menurz, n3i sw Sc i
and e1a sell 5 & uHdh NV sw 8, 1913 -
A Ferguson to G ii Stewart, all of ne or
"a, 50, 10, of r OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $ 200 o.
r Rowse to John Leshcr, lot 5x10 rods
IN 30. ~, y observation-disclosures. 43U VI
S L McMackin to Isaiah Small, els sell
& NV sel4 "a, 80, 7............ 49,. 900 o.
Ernest Braguet to Bertha 7 Sterling, sh
seq g. NV sw14 90, 80, Q ........:.... 500 o.
Grace Farris to Grace Benedict, nh S
e 16, SO, 10................... ..... 1000 Oh
Smith to Joel Fisher, 40 z acres in
ne nw]4 9, & sc swA 10, SO, 9, Il lots
Is. II, is & 10 in Ottervillc .......... $50 o.
WIG Beels to Wilson, e11 nell Q, 90. 1000 O.
L II Banner to VIM IL Scott, NV neA 30,
J P Sampson to Sarah stevenson, wv VI
Stoughton g. McClurc's add, part of
lot 4, blk Il ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1oUO "
NJ Riebheff to James W Farris, all en-
w31, 80, 10, of d g. $ C RR ......... $500
James W Farri5 to Isaac Muncey, all
"A sw 81, 50, 10, of D & 5 Il R. 1900 0
Vanclave to Hannah Parkinson, l
acre in ne nwA a, 81 io poc.a. -: $50
up, w ] Searl's sub div lot 3.......... 1922 ?
Fernando Potter to JAS II Barnes, Jes-
up, Marsh add, lots 8, 9, 10, II, II, -,
IA 4 10, blk 10; lots 8, 9, 10, Il, II, 10,
S 7 Spangler to Bradford Lyon, ne sc 80
80, D.. ..-......... ........... -
Heirs of P Wilcox, decd, to W Butter
field, Sc 80, IL sw sw 81, 81, s. 400
NJ w Smith to Joseph WEIGH, e1a ne or
Andrew nd evs Alishouse to Julius Lewis,
Chatham, lot !, blk II 49,. :: -. 100
Polly A Allshouse to julius Lewis, Cha
than, lots & s, blk II. .............. 1G0 0
Patrick Hickey to John Hickey, his in
=, terest in e seq g. 50, 5;;;, MI.
add lots q a. a. blk 81 T11 n
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
Illinois Central Railroad.

THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
of the counter of Amcs & Spraguc's News
Depot, at the post office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY, Ev'n'g, April IA, 1873.
Council III ct in regular session. Members all
present except Councilman Older.
The following petitions and communications
were presented:
Petition of C. S. Getchell and others, praying
the establishment of license system for draEs'
&c. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Petition of Jason Little and others, for the
building of 6 sidewalk on the south side of Mar
ket street from Chatham 10 Madison streets. Re-
ferred to Committee on Streets and Alleys.
Communication from the Trustees of Washing
ton Township, with reference to the division of
labor on the State road leading east from the
city. Referred to same Committee.
The City Treasurer reported:
Cash on hand, last report. ..........,. S45O 81
Received for taxes -.-.........-.-.. % IS
:. from sale of Old stove ............ 300
- HceusCS.... ......... 4UuU
:" - dogs registered. ............ u tn
Disbursements. .....-....- o!3 oil
Cash on hand ................,......S1 91 OF
Report referred to Committee on Ways and
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

THE fluctuations which the poStolllcc
has for the Juvenile population is a con-
tinual wonder No business man goes
for his mail with an interest more absorb
ing than that of hundred or more ur-
chins and misses of from five to fifteen
summers, who, every day at the close Of
school hours, swarm into the postollice,
each intent upon something from the
mails. 1t makes no difference that nine
tenths of them never get letter, every
recurring day finds them as eager as ever
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
MARRIED..

FRITSINGER--THATCH AT Brandcn
Iowa. April Sd, by Rev. Il. Smith. Mr.. Jonas Frit
singer to Miss Mary Il. Thatcher, all of Branden
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
INCONSISTENCIES.
Total, 1,461
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP

WASHINGTON TOWNSHlf.
63i 56S 231 1o5 1902
Total pop of township including city. 4,soa
The above figures are suggestive, ana
the suggestions are not ofthe most agreea'
BILE character either. The populstion OF
Independence, according to the census OF
1869, was 2.717. Our gain in four years
is 2S3, or II persons each year; just about
the natural increase by births. During
the same time Washington township, eX-
elusive of the city, gained 166 in popu-
lation.
But the record of the past three years
gives us a sorrier showing still The
Federal census of 1870 give our city
population of 2,926. Comparing this
with the census Just taken it will be seen
that our increase in three years has been
just "A or less than 20 per year. During
three years the township, outside the
city, lost 90 Now these are unpleasant
facts and it goes against our grain to
blazon them to the world. But the pub
lcation is needed to wake our people up
to sense Of the situation. Is there not
n screw loose somewhere when our town,
situated rs it is. in the midst of one of
the finest agricultural counties of free,
progressive, groacing Iowa, and possess
ing natural advantages that few localities
can boast of, is only able to show an in
crease of population of "A in three years
our city few years since aspired to be
a rival in growth and progression-boasts
an accession of nearly, or quite 1000 to
its population in the same period. We
would ask every citizen who cares for
the prosperity and advancement Of indie
pendence, if it is not high time that we
were moving for railroads, manufactures,
or something to set our stagnant blood
circulating. Without a superhuman eff
fort to build up industries or secure rail
road advantages, which shall attract
money and population to our city, can
we reasonably hope that we will continue
to advance at all? Has not the ebb tide
ALREADY set IN? Will our capitalists look
this matter square in the face and make
up their minds at once, whether our city
shall keep pace with her ncighbors in
growth and enterprise, or subside into
the condition of Il grass grown New Eng
land village? Having made up their
minds, will they act accordingly?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

JUDICIAL WIT I've suppose every
body has heard the story of the peda-
gogue who, after explaining to his class
the meaning of the word differences"
turned to a lad, whose sleepy look was
but the foil to his wit, and, repeating the
passage from the Bible, THE wild asses
snutfed up the east wind" asked him to
draw an inference therc(rom. The boy,
with great delibcration responded, in
drawing tones, that the only inference
occurring to him was, that ''it would take
'em darncd long time to get fat on it,
Something like this was the answer of
Judge Bagg to an attorney in his court
at Dubuque last week, as told by the
Times In a case, before the court, the
prosecution sought to have one of their
witness state his recollection of the testi-
mony of a witAess now deceased, given in
a previous hearing before justice of the
peace. The defending counsel objected,
on the ground that the defense had not
cross examined the witness. The prose
cution claimed that the objection was not
valid, us the defense had right to cross
question, and it must be shown that this
right was intcrfcred with by the court.-
The Judge decided the question legiti
mate. But, your Honor" objected the
defense, "what would your Honor say if
we can show, as l have been informed
was the case, that the prosecuting wit
ness threatened at the trial to break the
defendants head; that the court countc-
nanced the threat, and that one of the
iurymcn also threatened that if the de-
PENDANT did not leave the court room he
would knock defendants teeth down his
throat: what would your Honor say in
such a case?" 1t needs no great stretch of
the Imagination to see the twinkle of the
judicial eye, as the answer came with a
puff at every pause, 81 should say
shonld say it would be pretty hard
court to try case in. Let the witness
prOceed.'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

STAR FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP
The card of this establishment will be
found in our columns this week. Messrs
Yeager & Megow hold themselves in
readiness to do anything in their line at
short notice They are good and compe.
tent workmen, and we hope that they
will be generously encouraged by our
citizens. 1t should be rule with all to
send abroad for no article that they can
furnish or for work that they can do
and this rule should apply to all our in
tustricS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
Raised and Lowered
in Motion While
Reaping'

The IMPROVED ADVANCE
has the Largest Wheels and is the
Lightest Draft seif-Rake in the
Market, and cen readily be raised
and lowered while in motion in
reaping. In Moving il has no
Equal. and in raking is acknowl-
edged the best Rake ever made.
Don't fail to examine it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

THE Genera! Agent of the Silsby Steam
Fire Engine Co, was in town this week, for
the purpose of making a sale ola ma
chine to our city. He left on Tuesday
as is understood, to forward steamer
for public trial about the 5th Of May, in
which other makers are to be invited to
participate. AS the almanacs say, look
out for big squirt "about that time"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18
Transfers OF Real Estate in Duchan.
an County.

Reported By John UOflett, County Recorder" No'al
Public, and Real Estate Agent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-13

An inquisitive French bishop once caught
Tartar In the Duke dc Roquelaire. The
latter, passing In haste through Lyons, was
hailed by the bishop with Hi! hi" The
Duke stopped. "Whero have you conc FROM"
inquired the probate. "Paris," said the Duke.
"what Is there fresh In Paris'" "Grecn peas"
'But what were the people saying when you
left2" "Vcspers." "Goodncss, man," broke
out the angry questioner, "who are you3
What arc you calledl" Ignorant people
call me Hi hill Gentlemen torn me the Duke
dc Roquelairc. Drive on, postilion!" Ono
morning woman was shown Into DIR. Aber-
nethys room; before he could speak she
barred her arm, saying, Burn" "A poul-
tlce, y said the Doctor. Next day she called
again, showed her arm, and said, Better" y
Continue the Ponltice." some , days elapsed ssi
said: "WelI, your fcel" Nothing" quoth
the great medlco; "you are the most sensible
woman I ever saw" Lord Aberdeen, the
Premier Of the Coalition Ministry, was re-
markable for the little use he made of his
tongue. When, by way OF reconciling him
to accompany her on t SEA trip, nc Queen
are not often sea sick7" Always, madam, .
was the brief but significant reply. "But"
said Her Majesty, mot very sea sick2"
Every, madam" said the Incorporating
minister. Wellington, we need hardly say,
was not given to use too many words. One
example Of his economy this way will suffice.
The Duke wrote to DR.. Hutton for informa.
ton ~ to the scientific requirements Of a
young officer who had been under his instruc
ton. The doctor thought he could do nc
less than answer the question verbally, and
made an appointment accordingly. Directly
Wellington saw him he said; am obliged
to you, Doctor, for the trouble you hav,
taken. Is - at for the post7" Clearing
his throat, DR.. Hutton began, "No man NOR
so, my lord; can" THAT'S quite sufil
cicnt,' said Wellington; ~ know how val
liable your time Is; mine, just now, IL equal.
30. Twill not detain you any longer. Goo
| manning ~ p HH..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-13
Changed Her Mind,

Among tho passengers upon the stage
which was robbed last Sunday night, says
the Nevada (Cal.) Transcript, was one lady.
She had passed about twenty-five summers,
and was resident Of Gilroy. For some lit
tie time she had been corresponding with u
resident OF Grass Valley, miner, and most
excellent man, The result was an engage
mcnt Of marriage, though the parties had
never yet met After the robbery, and on
the arrival Of the stage In Grass Valley, the
prospective bride and groom met, and the
wedding took place. Both were happy, and
so continued until next morning, when the
bride claimed that she was crazy, and knew
nothing whatever OF tho marriage; that all
was oblivion TO her after the robbery, except
that abe had dreamed IN the night that she
was carried of by the robbers. Her manner
was excited; one minute she was In tears and
another In smiles. Preacher and neighbour
were called In, aud all thought she must be
crazy; but In her more lucid moments sh,
intimited that the miner was mot so wei
fixed a. she expected TO find him." All agreed
that under the circumstances II would be wei
II the marriage could be annulled; but how
TO do this was the question. Pending the dis
eussion, the young lady packed up her Sara
toga and left Grass Valley for her home
Ths Important question 10 yet unsolyed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-13

"a no dancing on Sundays, but that Is TO come.
As the sun lowers the fashionable turnouA
begin 10 crowd the roads, and market day
In England is not more lively.
The President liyos about two miles away
from the hotels. His cottage 10 unpretcntlous
but attractive. He Ia away from the noise,
confusion and turmoil Of the public. He IL
too far away TO afford time for casual Wis
itor to go up 10 his gate, aud II costs dollar
10 ride. Gen. Grant IL an Official member OF
the Methodist church, but not communi-
cant. He worshIps 10 the little Methodist
chapel. The pew known a. the Presidents
pew Is reserved for his use by the laying Of q
white rod across the entrance. II the Prcsi-
dent does not attend the pew remains vacant
notwithstanding the crowd.
Tho President Is usually little late. He
drives a pair Of spanking bays 10 high Eng
llsh carriage, known as a dog-cart. He usii-
ally remains In the hallway, speaking 10 no
one, recognizing no ono, his hands resting on
his hips, His white hat held behind, till the
preliminary exercises are through. He then
quietly takes his scat, He seldom speaks 10
any one In the church; listens with sharp at.
teItlon, with his keen eye on the preacher;
seldom changes his position during the entire
service. The last thing he docs, Us he turns
his carriage up TO the ctirbstonc, Ia TO fling
away the stump Of cigar. Ho re.llghts tho
fragrant weed as soon rs he has mounted the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-13

M bidding for delivery at more than one post.
The grain must be well cured. sound. free from
dirt, cob, chAn and all foreign substances and OF
good understandable quality IN every respect. and
put up IN good, strong sacks. containing each, Of
corn and barley. not more than 40 nor less than
100 pounds. Of oats not more than 20 nor less than
10 pounds, and of bran not more than 30 pounds.
bidders must state the kind OF grain they propose
70 furnish Preference will be given to American
Delivery OF tho grain tn be commenced on or be-
fore ~ required by tho United siAtes) tne hrst day
OF December, lsIS. and to be completed In four
months. one fourth OF the entire quantity con.
tfaoted for to be delivered monthly.
Delivery OF the bran 70 be commenced on or be-
fore az required by the United States the rst day
OF February, isIt, aud to be completed In four
months. one fourth monthly.
PROPOSALS for furnishing any quantity OF the SUP
plea lesa than the whole amount required al the
posts named will be entertained.
the right ~ reaeryed by the undersiEned TO re-
lect any or all bids, and also 10 increase or diminish
Ply one fourth. ~ any time within thirty days be
Iore me expiration OF the contract the quantities
Good and SUFFICIENT bonds will be required from
mept Of the contract
The usual regurazIynts must he observed ID
making proposAlA.
Blank proposals may be had upon application
ue ONCE OF the Quartz masters Department n
either OF the posts named, or at this office.
Dy authority OF tho District Commanded.
D putty @ NJ General U. 8. A. cSief 6asrtsrlhas
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-13


NJ. Cabasson Is credited with haylnl prl-
sented to the French Academy q GU Ious
essay on that somewhat hacknoyed theme,
the effect Of diet on the moral aud intellectual
faculties Of man. It's Influence Is, In his
opinion, very great In passage Of "Lcs
Miscrables," Victor Hugo llkens French
ylvacity to tho light French wines. and Eng
lish pondcrosity to '.porterbeer;" and many
Frenchmen are convinced that the distin-
gushing traits of the two nations may, In q
great measure, be ascribed to the use Of these
beverages. But NJ. Cabasson speaks from
experience, having experimental on his own
person with various articles Of food. Coffee
taken on an empty stomach appears TO have
produced most startling effects. He states
that Immediately after lmbiblng Il his ideas
acquired unusual profundity, his style Ia
writing was cold but correct, while, on the
other hand, his temper underwent q PERM.
cious change--that Is, he became morosc,
egotistical and generally disagreeable. A
moderate breakfast restored him to his nor
NAL state, and the disappearance Of intellec-
tual profundity was compensated for by an
influx Of genial and generous ideas--such, al
least, being the modest testimony of NJ. ca
bassan In his own case.