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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

MIR. CHAs CHARNocK, the lumber deal
er of this city, starts for an extended tour
Of observation and pleasure to Nevada
and California, with a possible con.
tinuance of his journey to Tacoma,
Washington Territory, the new terml-
nus of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. Charnock promises to favor our
readers with notes of his journeyings,and
scenes and incidents connected there
with. We wish him pleasant and prof.
table tourney.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

Two horses that have been in training
at the fair ground track, near this city,
this season, under the skillful supervision
of Harvey Clark, were winners at the
Cedar Falls races last week. "Joe Green"
took the sweepstakes pursc--the time on
the last heat being recorded at 2:S01
'Badger" was the winner of the 3:15 race
making the last heat in 2:50A.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

PERsoNAL-We were pleased to re-
ceive call, one day this week, from Mr..
j. G.. Loomis a former citizen of indie
pendence, and father of J. L. LOOMS,
the County Auditor. Mr.. Loomis has
been living for the past four years in the
south, first in Tennessee, and later in
Atlanta, Ga. He proposes to resume his
reoidonrn amOnp rs
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

RIsELEY signs himself in the Comserva
tioe "Albert Riselcy, Poor old Farmer"
The designation would have been appro.
pirate a few years ago, before he began
to take bridge contracts; but now, ap.
piled to the man who has been "oppress-
ed" until he Is worth any where from
$4,000 to $4,000, It is a ridiculous mis-
homer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

OoWOUBB0bs
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. The Republican Elec.
tors Of Washington township will meet at the
Court House, on Saturday, August 2sd, 1873, at
O'Clock, p. M, for the purpose OF electing four
teen delegates to attend the County Convention,
to be held Aug Chairman township " com AET
HAzLEToN TowNsHIP.-The Republican Elec-
tors Of Hazlet0n township, who have always been
its forms, and are always ready and willing to pnt
their shoulder to the wheel of reform, request
ed to meet at the school house in snb district No.
9, IN said township, on Saturday. August ssa, at
the County Convention at Independence, on Sat
urday, August 3Oth. Republicans turn out, and
instead of having barely enough to fill the Offices,
B. II. MILLER,
Chairman Township Committee.
BurFALo.-The Republican electors Of Buffalo
township are requested to meet ut the School
House IN subdistrict No, 8, on Friday, Aug. 29th,
1878, at 4, p. M, to appoint delegates to attend
~ RoBERf cAMPBELL.. w.
Chairman Township Committee.
HoMKR..The Republican electors Of Homer
township will meet at the Center School House,
Saturday, Aug. 23d, at 8 O'Clock, p. M, for the
purpose Of electing three delegates to attend the
County Convention, to be held at Independence
August 3Oth. Per order Township Committee
LIBKRrY.-Thc Republican electors OF Liberty
township will hold caucus on Thursday evening,
the 2sth lust, at half past seven O'Clock, at Ashley
Hall, in Quasqueton, for the purpose of choosing
delegates to attend the County Convention, to be
held ut Independence on the sch inst.
W. BUTTERFIELD, Twp,
II. G. KIMBALL, lCom.
wEsrBuRa.-The Republicans of .westburg
township are requested to meet at the Center
School House on Saturday, Aug. 23d, at O'Clock,
p m, to elect three delegates to attend the Coun
ty Convention on the 30th- Let every Republican
in the township make 1t point to be at the eau
Gus, and express his views and preferences. BY
''N'' -p J.P. SHERMAN, Gilman.
NEwroN.-Thc Republican electors OF Newton
township requested to meet at the Center
School House on Saturday, Aug 23d, at O'Clock,
ty Convent ton at independence on Saturday AL
Chairman Township Committee.
MrDDLEF1RLD.-The Republican voters Of Mid
dlefeld township will meet at the Center School
House In said.township, on Saturday evening, Au-
three delegates to attend the County Convention,
which meets at Independence August 30th, to
nominate county officers. B. DUNLAP,
Chairman Township Committee.
JEFFERsoN.-The Republican electors of Jeffer-
son township are requested to meet at the School
House In Brandon, on Wednesday, Aug. 26th, at
delegates to attend the County Republican Con-
vention at Independence August 30th.
WIN. THATCHER,
Chairman Township Committee.
PBRRY.-The Republican voters Of Perry town.
ship are requested to meet at the old School
23d at O'Clock, p. m, for the purpose Of electing
five delegates to the Republican County Conven-
ton, to be held at Independence Aug. 30th, at
O'Clock, p. IN. F.. MERRILL,
Chairman Township Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

THE Teachers Institute of this county
is in sess ion this week in this city. About
100 teachers ARE in attendance, and the
exercises are said to be very interesting,
being review of the ground gone over du-
ring the four weeks of the Normal 1nsti-
tute. Several very fine essays have been
read, the productions of the teachers
present
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

THE old hand engine belonging to the
CITY has been taken to the shop for re-
pairs, and our citizens will soon.be favor
ed with with an opportunity of compar-
ing her performances with those OF the
more pretentious steamers. We predict
that save in the quality of staying, she
will not come off without honor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

LETTERS received from our popular
dry goods merchant, August Myers, who
has been spending some months in Eu-
rope, say that he will sail for home dur
ing the present month"; and that he will
probably bring with him German lady
who will hereafter share his bed and
board in short, wife.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

REV. J. H. RIfCHEY, of Portage, Wis,
who occupied the pulpit of the Presby
terrain church last Sabbath, has consent.
ed to remain another week, and will
preach in the same house next Sabbath
morning and evening.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

For SHERIFF.-By advice and solicita
ton of my friends, have concluded to
offer myself as candidate for the Office
of Sheriff of Buchanan County, subject to
the action of the next County Republican
Convention. ALBERT KNOWLES.
Fremont, Aug. 9th, 1878.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
New Advertisements.
Notice or Proving Will.

STATE OF IOWA,
Buchanan County.
To Sarah Ann Bunt, Charles Blunt, and all Other
persons whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that an instrument In
writing purporting to be the last VIII and Tesla
ment Of Peter Bunt, deceased, late Of Buch
anan county, State of Iowa, was opened and read
in open court, on the 14th day Of Aug, 1873, AND
the 29th day of Sept, 1873, was fixed by the Cour
for proving and admitting thelsame to probate.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the
IL. 81 Circuit Court in and for said County
this 18th day Of August, A. d. 1878
D. L. SMITH,
Tw3. Clerk OF Circuit Court
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

THE attention of the proper officer is
called to the shameless proceedings re-
ported to be Of nightly occurrence at the
lumber yard nears.thc City Pound. We
are informed that the place is a regular
rendezvous for lcwd men and women, and
that passers. by in the early hours of the
night have been frequently scandalized
by scenes dlsgraceful to any community.
We advise the Marshal to keep bright
look out upon this and similar resorts.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

THE RAILRoAD.-The bridge across the
Wapsie north of this city, for the track
of the B., G. II. & M. r. r is rapidly
approaching completion, and the track
has been laid up to the Illinois Central.
Track laying is progressing at a rapid
rate south from West Union and it is an
ticpated that the whole line will be COM
pleted as early as the opening of the
State Fair at Cedar Rapids which will
be Sept. 9Th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

O'BRIEN COUNTY. A correspondent at
Pringhar, the county seat of O'Brien
county, writes us as follows:
"Thc weather is very warm, and the
grasshoppers are doing considerable dam
age to the oats and corn. The cutting
of wheat will soon be over. It will not
be very good crop, owing to wet wealth
or in the spring. Corn is poor in some
parts of the county. The new county
seat is improving in looks, AS well as in
financial prosperity"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

$4,000 WORTH Hats and Caps, bought
at bankrupt sale in New York, which
will be sold at less than wholesale prices,
at New York Store. LAwTON & Posi-.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of an execution issued out Of and
ID under the seal Of the District Court of Buch-
anan County, Iowa, in favor Of 4. w. Purdy, for
use of Edwin Woods, and against the goods and
chattels, lands and tencments Of Hugh Barr, I
have levied upon the following described property,
viz:
All the interest ofth said Hugh Barr, (the same
section is, township SO, range 8, and the WY OF
the se< OF section 49, township SO, rauge and the
eh Of the nw,< Of section 10, township 50, range
8, all in Buchanan county. Iowa.
Which property as above described, will Offer
for sale at Public Auction at the Court House In
the city of Independence, Saturday the 18th day
Sept, A. D., 1878, at Two O'Clock, P. M, Of said
day to the highest bidder, to satisfy said Execu.
ton and costs.
Sheriffs Office, Independence,
Aug. 14th, 1873.
6w2 GEO. o. FARR, Sheriff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

$4,000 WORTH Hats and Caps, bought
at bankrupt sale in New York, which
will be sold at less than wholesale prices,
at New York Store. LAwToN d Posi-.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

$4,000 WORTH Hats and Caps, bought
at bankrupt sale in New York, which
will be sold ct less than wholesale prices,
at New York Store. LAwToN & PosT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

HAxLEToN.--Ihc Anti Monopoly electors OF
Hazleton township will meet at the Richmond
August 28th, for the purpose Of electing four del
egates to attend the Peoples Anti MONOPOLY Co.
Convention, to be held In the city Of fndepen-
dcnce Sept. 9Th. WIN. BUNCE,
Chairman Township Committee
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
A Well Improved Farm
FOR SALE CHEAP!

well improved farm of eighty acres, located
about four miles north OF Independence; also ten
acres of timber with it. On the place is new
house, 16x24, granery and etabling; is wei!
fenced; has two good wells; and 1t under good
cultivation. For further particulars enquire at
this office. n47.4m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

The first meeting of the Independence
Driving Park Association has attracted
quite an array of fast horses to our city,
and the past week has been busy one
among the turf men preparing for the
races, which commenced yesterday, and
will end to-day. Thirty-three entries are
made in seven races, the purses ranging
from $50 to $500.
The Fair Ground track Is in good con
dition, and the weather favorable, though
warm. The races yesterday are
pronounced the best ever had in indie.
pendence, though the attendance was
not as large as was anticipated. To day
the chief attraction of the meeting, the
sweepstakes trot for $500, with Joe
Green, Lady Fox, and Black Ranger as
contestants, is expected to draw large
crowd. Besides this, the running race,
with field of seven horses, some of them
noted for speed, will prove an attractive
card.
The following is the record of yester.
days races:
No. 1-Trotting. horses that new
er beat 3:15. Purse $50. Entries: Bay
Mare, Joe Glass, Ned Bowley, Crazy
Jane, Badger, and Reckless. Ned Bow.
ley was withdrawn before the race
Ro Jnov x,,oo %Lo =. hroo 81 ;<r1,t
heats, Bay Mare, Joe Glass. and Reckless
being distanced the first heat:
II. Clark, named Badger. /
E. Grant /" Bay Mare................ dist.
G. K. Titus " Joe Glass. ............. dist.
--- Reckless .............. dist.
Time-2:5sh. 1854, 2:54A.
No. 2-Trotting.-Fo horses that new
er beat 800. Purse $175. Entries: Oak
Grove Girl, Highland Mary, Jennie. The
race was taken by Oak Grove Girl in
three straight heats:
T. J. vennum, named Oak Grove Gill; !
s.:H. Lampson Highland Mary...e 8 5
Time-2:45, 2:44, 2:47h.
No. 3-Trotting.-For horses that new
er beat 2:34. Purse $685.. Entries: Bay
Frank, Black Ranger, Colonel. Bay
Frank took the purse in three straight
heats:
A. J. Alderman, named Bay Frank.......1 !
r. F. Kneebs Black Ranger....2 2
7. w. Robinson -" Colonel. .........3 2 3
Timo-2:34A, Z:34A. 2:37H.
The following is the programme for
this afternoon:
PURSE a, 5000 minute race-Trot-
ting. Entries: Oak Grove Girl, Hard
ware, Ned Bowley, Jennie, Highland
Mary.
PURSE 5, $8O-Running; best in 8.
Entries: JEFF Montgomery, Printer, Bill
ly, Alice Mack, Dolly Warden, Norah
O'Neal, Billy Wellman.
PURSE 9, Sweepstakes.-$400. Entries.
Joe Green, Lady Fox, Black Ranger.
PURSE Z, $6O-Pacing. Entries: To-
ledo, 10 Rosenbaum, Saucy Bill.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
ESTRAY COLT.

Taken up by Phillip Kraft, in Fairbank town.
ship, Buchanan county, Iowa, on the 7th day OF
August, 1873, one Black Mare Colt, three year
old white in the face both hind feet white to the
fetlock joint, left fore foot white. Appraised at
81. 90. D. L. SMITH, Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
For Sale Cheap.

Forty acres Of choice land, one-fourth Of mile
south Of the city, on the Vinton road. Prefer to
sell as whole, but would sell in lots Of from i've
to ten acres. A liberal credit will be given for
most Of purchase money. Also house and two
lots & 2, block 1s, Clarkes addition to Indepen-
dence. House, 16x24, two stories; wing, 14x2S;
ali in good repair and nearly new Titles perfect
and terms easy For further Notwithstanding Of
JOHN WILLIAMSON.
Ipdependence. Iowa, Aug. -, 1879 6me
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

A CORRESPONDENT of the Conservative
at Winthrop, who honors the BULLETIN
weekly with an uncomplimentary allusion
or thrust of some sort, tells with much
satisfaction that IAN old wheel-horse Re-
publican" recently remarked "that he
should have to take the Conservative, as
it was the best paper in the county" We
enter no objection to the preference of
"old wheel-horse, ETC." We never at
tempt to account for tastes, else we might
question the good sense of the Cosserca-
tires readers who are supposed to read
the flatulent inanities of the Winthrop
correspondent. But we will wager q big
apple that the latter regularly reads the
BULLETIN, sponging upon his neighbors
for the privilege, and further, that he is
in arrears to this Office on subscription.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

STATE FAIR.-The Twentieth Annual
Fair of Iowa State Agricultural Society
will open at Cedar Rapids on the Sth and
continue until the 18th of September.
We learn, through the officers of the as
ISOLATION, that the prospects for a com
pletc and satisfactory State Fair were
never more flattering than now. The
grounds have been fitted up in better
style; the stalls have been increased; wa
ter will be abundant; forage of the best
quality is provided; the track has been
put in excellent condition, and everything
has been done to make the Fair profitable
and pleasant to visitors. The premium
list amounts to some $4,000. The su-
perior facilities for transportation offered
by the new line of the B., G. r. & NJ. r.
r. will doubtless secure larger attcn-
dance of the people of our county than at
any previous State Fair.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
Republican County Convention.

The Republican Electors OF the several town.
ships Of Buchanan county are requested to elect
delegates 10 County Convention, to be held at
the Court House, Independence, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1878,
at two O'Clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of placing
in nomi nation candidates to be supported at the
ensuing general election, as follows:
Representative in the General Assembly.
County Auditor.
County Treasurer.
Sheriff.
Superintendent of Schools.
County Surveyor.
Coroner.
Five Members Of the Board of Supervisors.
The ratio OF representation will be one delegate
for each township, and one for every forty votes
and fractions over twenty votes, cast for j. L.
Young. Secretary Of State, at the general cleo
ton 1s7s In accordance with which the various
townships will be entitled to delegates as follows:
80 -.
COnO... n rulI uaHh. -
Free1nOnt ID halieton .....-...o
Homer .................3Je Jefferson ............3
Liberty. ...........5Ma Madison. ...........-...3
Middlefeld Ia Newton ..............3
Perry. sumner
Washington. .14IWcstburg .......3
Ga Delegates in all.
Per order County Committee.
j. s. WOODWARD. Chm'n.
THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

LIE OTEAMEk,- uc Slty OOuuCii, dt
its session last week, passed resolution
directing the Mayor to notify Josiah
Gates & Sons, of Lowell, Mass, with
whom the city authorities had contracted
for the steam fire engine now here, and
hose carriage, that said steamer was not
accepted, and was held subject to their
order This action was predicated upon
an alleged breach of the contract by
Gates & Sons, involved in the non deliv.
cry of the hose carriage, and the unsatis-
factory performance of the steamer at the
public trial two weeks since. The fol-
lowing letter, received from Gates & Sons
since being notified of the action of the
Council, will be Of interest:
OFFICE OF GATES & Sons.
Lowell, Mass, August 10th, 1878.
Dr. GEO. WARNE, Esq.,-Dear SIR
We have yours of the 18th inst before
us, also one from the Mayor, and in re-
ply would say that the way the repairs
were done on that steamer is enough to
make any Christian swear, but We sup
pose after the hose cart transactions that
it is all we could expect of such men, al
though we would ask the indulgence of
your people, and we will endeavor ito
show them that we have not Intentionally
put these affairs in such shape, and we
are still confident that we can satisfy your
whole community and give them an en-
CINE which will be of as much service as
a new one. We received letter from
Mr.. Matson telling us about the engine,
and we at once instructed a man to 60
forward and put that engine in thorough
repair, and we intend to have it done. If
you have fire and need the engine to
use take it out and use it, If you can, and
we will see that the engine is put in pro-
per shape for all purposes. The hose cart
matter has not yet been settled with Pc
oria. but we expect to settle it in day
or wo one way or the other. We never
got into such dirty scrape before, and
now we don't feel frightened, as we know
what the engine is worth, and can sell it
quick after she is in shape to work, and
we shall put 1t in shape soon, too. and
then we will see what she will do and low
she will work. Until further develope-
ments come out, we remain,
Yours, etc., JOSIAH GATES & Sons.
Since the above was written a letter
has been received from Mr.. John Strong,
Superinter dent of the Peoria Water
Works, announcing that the hose cart in
question was shipped from Peoria for In
dependence last Monday. II may be ex-
pected daily. 1t is represented as very
fine and nearly new. When the steamer
is thoroughly put in order by compe-
tent and experienced workman, we may
confidently anticipate such results as will
reconcile our citizens to its purchase.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22
81 UeIegHtGS III III.
Per order County Committee:
j. s. WOODWARD. Chm'n.

THE BULLETIN may be found for sale
at the counter of Ames & Sprague's News
Depot, at the post office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

PBRRY.-The Republican voters Of Perry town
ship requested to meet at the old School
23d, at o'clock, p. M, for the purpose Of electing
five delegates to the Republican County Conven-
ton, to be held at Independence Aug. Goth, at
O'Clock, p. IN. &c. MERRILL,
Chairman Township Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

ATTEND THE CAUCU@Es.-We hope
that our Republican friends in the count
ry and city will not neglect the duty OF
attending the caucusscs called for the
coming week. Let every Republican who
cares for the harmony Of the party, and
what is more important the nomination
of fit and worthy candidates, remember
that those results can only be attained by
the fullest representation in the Conven-
ton, and the opportunity for the frecst
expression of preferences. The resolu
ton of our State Convention which de-
clarcs it the duty of Republicans to re-
ject bad and incompetent men, no matter
by what party nominated, makes il i'm
perative that we SEQ that no such men
find place upon our ticket, and with each
township represented by its best men,
backed by the unqualified voice of the
majority of their constituents, we are
confident that the County Convention
cannot go wrong, and that such ticket
will be nominated as will command sue.
cess by its own merits.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

ED. BULLETIN:-In your last issue
'Publico" has introduced new feature
into our county politics, which is no less
than the plan of publicly canvassing the
can didates for county offices. With him,
I can see no improperly in taking per :
sonal view of the situation, and think if
conducted with view to getting the best
men for the different offices, the plan will
certainly result in good, and in his con-
illusions in regard to the gentlemen he
mentioned mainly concur, but in justice
to q gentleman he did not mention I de-
sire to say word. Mr.. Ely has been
County Superintendent one term, and so
far as I can see he has given good salts
faction. He has proved industrious, i'm
partial, and enthu siastic in the cause of
education, and can do more and better
the next term than he has the present.
and do not think l stand alone when
express an earnest desire to see him re.
elected BoNo PUBLIco.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

JEFFERsoN.--The Republican electors of Jeffer-
son township are requested to meet at the School
House in Brandon, on Wednesday, Aug. a6th, at
o'clock p. M, for the purpose OF selecting three
delegates to attend the County Republican Con-
vention at Independence August 30th
WIN. THATCHER,
Chairman Township Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

MrDDLEFIBLD.-The Republican voters Of Mid
dlefeld township will meet at the Center School
House in said,township, on Saturday evening, Au-
gust 23d, at O'Clock, for the purpose of choosing
three delegates to attend the County Convention,
which meets at Independence August 30th, to
nominate county officers b. DUNLAP,
Chairman Township Committee
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-22

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. The Republican Elec.
tors Of Washington township will meet at the
Court House, on Saturday, August 23d, 1873, at
O'Clock, p. M, for the purpose OF electing four
teen delegates to attend the County Convention,
to be held Aug. 80. L.W. HART,
Chairman Township Committee