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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

sane man will be caught by such trans
parent humbug as this furnished by the
anonymous BLACKBOARD, whose letter up
pears in the Conservative. The people
of this county who have had an opportu
nifty to compare the character and deport
ment of both the candidates for Con
grcss, will not be deceived by such dcs-
perate lying. 1t has been our purpose
not to make prominent mention of Mr.
Ainswortl's personal habits, but the pub
LEGATION Of this indecent and malicious at
tack upon Judge Granger makes it ncccs-
sary that We should allude TO things that
are matters of notoriety here and else
where. Mr.. Ainsworth is undoubtedly II
man of incorporate habits, who on occa.
sions of greater or less frequency gets in
toxicated. Upon his visits to this county
during the present campaign, he has been
In the practice of frequcnting saloons,
and asking men to drink with him. lie
seems to regard this rs necessary part of
his campaign work and does it openly.
We have the best of information that he
pursucs this policy in Dubuque, with
even more system and regularity. So
well known are these facts that many
men in the Autobiography party will op.
pose him on this ground alone A prom
inent member of that organization only
this week, in conversation with the writ
er. expressed this purpose decidedly, using
the strong language that 1--WE have enough
drunkards in Congress already"
Now we ask the honest people Of this
county to bear witness with us as to Judge
Changers habits and modes of working
During his stay of over a week here they
have had the opportunity to observe b. tn,
and we venture that no respectable man
will aver that Judge Granger developed
any of the characteristics imputed to him
by the anonymous cores ondant Of the
Consereatire. He was just the ..dignifcd,
exemplary, high minded gen
tleman he always is, witt, not trace of
or demagogery. No speak
er who has addressed our people this year
has been so fair or candid toward his op-
pOnants, or given more indubitablc proof
of high character, conscientious integrity,
and uncxccptiOnable record as man, or
officer. The assaults upon his good name
will recoil upon the reckless schcmcrs,
who, conscious of coming defeat, are nc
cOrding reckless and disregardful of even
the appearance Of dccency.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W B. Phelps Pastor. Sab
bath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and ZOO p. NJ. Sab
bath School. - o'clock. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 700
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-H. S. Church Pastor.
Sabbath service 1890 A. NJ. and 700 p. NJ
Sabbath School, IL NJ. Prayer meeting. We'd
nesday evening at ZOO
CONGREGATIONAL-L W. Brintnal Pastor
Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and 2 80 p. NJ: Sab
bath school. IL NJ Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening at 700.
BAPTIST-F A. Marsh. Pastor. Sabbath ser
vice. 1880 A. NJ. and 700 p. NJ. Sabbath school
At 1900 N. Prayer meeting. Wednesday even
ing at 700.
ST JAMES EPISCOPALrThOs. B. Kemp Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing Of the bell; also service every
Wednesday evening. Sunday school immedi-
ntely after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-John G. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at 1890 A. NJ. and 200 p. N.
Sabbath school at 200 p. n. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880
CATHOLIC-Sr JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass at Sla a. IN. High Mass at 10ls a. IN
Sunday school at 200 p. m. Nespers at 3:OO
p. m. Evening services occasionally.
l. O. O. F-INDEPENDENcE LODGE, No. 142. l. o.
O. f. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
J. j. TRAVIS. Sec'y. s. NEWMAN, n. q.
JOHN WILEY, Treas. JOHN GoBMAN, N. G.
l. o. o. F.-1NDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENr. No.
S. l. O. o. F. meets the second and fourth
Thursday in each month. IRA ALEXANDER, c.
p. j. W. JOHNSTON. Scribe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

Nothing but the unpropitions weather
prevented the celebrations arranged by thu
fircmen of our city for last Friday from be
ing one of the most complete and imposing
Fircmcns' Reunions ever held in the State
The boys made ample preparation fol
the entertainment of their guests, the fire
men of Cedar Falls and Manchester, and
arranged very full programe, all of
which was seriously intcrfered with BY
the soaking rain, which fell from 10 A. NJ.
till dark. But if seriously married the
celebration was not altogether failure
At ! O'Clock the Cedar Falls engine and
hose companies arrived by the Z o'clock
train on the Central road, with their Sis
BY steamer, bright and clean. They were
fine, stalwart body Of men, and were
met at the cars with warm welcome by
our home companies, and escorted to the
engine house, with their apparatus. The
Manchester apparatus, consisting of first
class Babcock Extinguishcr and hook
and-ladder truck, had arrived during the
night, and were also taken in charge by
our fremen, The Manchester guests were
expected by the regular train at half past
10, but it was belatcd and did not arrive
until two hours later when four coaches
full of visitors, including, besides the
Firemen guests, large company of the
ladies and gentlemen of our beautiful
ncighbor on the cast, stepped off ut the
depot. The Independence and Cedar
Falls departments were in waiting, and
procession was Immediately formed, with
the guests in the front, which through
mud and rain marched to the engine
house. Arriving there the visiting CON-
panies and their friends were taken to
Morsc's Hall where Mt four long tables
set and furnished in the best style of mine
host, Backus, of the Merchants, they
were served with comfort for the inner
man and woman. Over 600 meals were
furnished and paid for by the firemcn of
our city.
In the afternoon at the hour designated
came the trial of steamers. The Silsby
OF the Cedar Falls company, and the
Clapp & Jones of Independence, were
fired ut the same moment and started
for the river. In eight minutes the In
dependence machine was throwing water,
and about six minutes later the Silsby
followed. This was the first victory for
our boys. The next was on the test of
throwing through $50 feet of hose, in
which the Clapp & Jones throxcd ESQ
feet, and the Silsby about 200 feet. The
next test was through 500 feet OF hose,
making a still better relative record for
the Clapp & Jones. 1t would not be gen
trous to exult over the discontinue of
our guests, and it is only sufficient to say
that our firemen, while they fully accord
the merits of the Cedar Falls steamer,
still are abundantly satisfied with their
own. A trial of the Babcock engine fol-
lowed. A fire of boxes and barrels being
kindled, which, when fully burning, was
cxtinguished by small stream from the
apparatus in the twinkling of an eye. 1t
was novel performance, and was rclished
by our citizens.
The exercises of the day were closed
by a dance at Morse's Hall, the guests
for their homes by the night
trains.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

FARM For SALE. Pleasantly situated
on Blue Creek, one mile north of Centre
Point. Consisting of 80 acres-45 under
fence, IS of Understanding house, well,
and outbuildings. Facilities of timber
shelter, water, creek and timber range,
proximity to railroad station and thriv.
ing town in one of the best counties OF
the State, render this desirable location,
and rare opportunity. Will be sold
cheap if soon sold. Apply to
H. C. NEwBoLD,
9-3m Centre Point, Linn Co., Iowa
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

MORE DIRTY WORK.-Notwithstan
the authorized denial by Judge Granger
of certain scurrilous charges against him,
copied in last weeks Conservative from
Winneshcik county paper, and his ex-
plicit statement that he has done nothing
in this campaign other than what would
be conceded by all honest men US honor
able and legitimate, our contemporary re-
turns to the assault upon him by publish
ing an anonymous letter purporting to
come from DEBORAH, in which it is alleg-
ed that Judge Granger telegraphcd from
Dubuque to saloon keeper at Conovcr
"tO come and substantiate his statement
that he could and would drink rs much
as any man." Aside from the ridiculous
ness of this charge the letter in question
contains internal evidence of its unscru.
pulous character. We have not the least
doubt that if the name Of the writer was
given it would furnish. a sufficient anti
dote to his cowardly and malicious charge
against Judge Granger. Let us examine
it little. In the first place, the writer
does not even give the above alleged fact
as being known by himself, but rs be-
ing "current in this neighborhood. "
Now suppose we should 60 to work and
pick ". all the lying trash and scandal
put atloat by dirty scalawags without
conscience or character, could not case
be made against any candidate, however
pure? Again, if the purpose of Judge
Granger was to prove that che could and
would drink as much US any man," why
telegraph to distant part Of the district
for proof, when he could have repaired to
any of the numerous saloons Of Dubuque
and "substantiated" his bibulous capacity
by incontinently proceeding to make a
beast of himself? Is il possible that any
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

w. J. CUMMINGS is now located oppo
site the Wigwam, with full stock OF
groceries purchased since the fire. HI
will sell 81 lbs of coffeesugar for 81 90
Tea from so cents to $3.50 per pound
Soap for s cents per bar, and all othel
goods in proportion. Cash paid for coun
try produce. Goods warranted as repre-
scented. Goods delivered free to all part
of the city If.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

PARTIES wanting extras for any of the
below mentioned machines, will find it
much to their advantage to order same at
once: Marsh Harvester, Etna, Wood,
Aultman & Taylor and c. Aultman & Co.,
Sweepstakes, and Wooster Thrcshers.
Respectfully,
BARTLE, LUTHER & BROwNELL.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

BUsINEss!-W. J. Cummings wishes the
farmers and all others to understand that
he stands ready to duplicate all prices for
groceries, offered by the agents of Chica-
go and Dubuque concerns, who are
providing around the county, and he will
give customers chance to examine goods
before purchasing. Patronize your home
dealer
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25
AGUE CONQUERER.
No Quinine, No Ar.enic, No Poison

This is strong language, as physician:
have for years tried to compound prepa
ration that would entirely cure FEvEf
AND AGUE without the use of strong med
icines such as Quinninc, Arsenic and 9th
er poisons injurious to the system. There
is no case of Fever and Aguc, Intermit
tent or Bilious Fevers, Congestive Chills
Night Sweats, Liver Complaint, &C., thai
this remedy will not cure at once and per
manantly. 1t purifies the Blood, Liver
Splcens, and all secretory organs so ef
fectually that the Chills will not return
during the season, even when people have
had them for years. Sold by c. II. WAL
LACE. West side of River.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

Two car loads of Singer Sewing Mach.
ines have just arrived; all styles from $65
to $165. An extra discount for cash will
be made on all Machines bought of me
before January list, 1875. Any make OF
Sewing Machines, other than the Singer
will be furnished at large discount fol
cash, or sold on installments of S. pei
month without interest.
S. NJ, OsGooD,
Special Agt. for the Singer Manf'g, Co
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

Our Republican friends in Buffalo
Township will observe by the list of Re-
publican meetings ut the head of our
local column, that the meeting in their
township has been changed from October
st to the Sth
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

HAzIETOS.-Thc Republican electors
Of Hazlcton township, will meet at Halle
ton Station, on Saturday evening Oct. Sd
for the purpose of nominating Township
officers \ full attendance is requested.
Per order of Com
WEsrBURG.-A meeting of the Rcpub-
lican voters of Westburg township, will
be held at the Centre School House, on
Friday evening Oct. 9th, to nominate
township officers.
]. p. SHERMAN.
Chm Com.
WAsuINGToN.-A caucus Of the Re-
publican electors of Washington town
ship, will be held at the Court House on
Saturday Oct. 3, at y p. NJ. to nominate
township officers.
L. w. HART.
Chm Com.
LIBERTY CAUCUs.-The Republican
electors of Liberty Township are request
ed to meet in caucus at Ashley Hall, in
Quasqueton, on Wednesday evening, Oct.
It'll 1874, for the purpose of putting in
nomination suitable persons for Office, to
be supported at the coming election.
w. BUTTERFIELD.
Chairman TIP. Com.
Quasqueton Sept. "a, 1874.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

SENATOR ALLISON AND Hon. c. T.
GRANGER-Our community was favored
last Tuesday evening with speeches from
both the above gentlemen. The meeting
was the largest political gathering yet
held this season, the Court House being
filled with an attentive and appreciativc
audience, including quite u number Of
ladies.
Judge Granger opened with speech of
about one hour and half duration,
which was characterized by his usual
candor, good sense, and intelligent apprc-
citation of the issues before the people.
He took up the transportation question as
presented in the platforms of both parties,
and in an argument remarkable for its
fairness and candor, showed first the inn
portance Of the subject and the necessity
that control of the great corporations
shall be by Congress, and next that while
the Democratic party is actually hostile
to Congressional interference, and the
Anti Monopoly party only half in earnest
about the matter, the Republican party is
the only party irrcvocably committed to
this measure of relief. Judge Granger
exhaustivcly analysed the platforms of
the parties in Iowa on this question, and
proved conclusively that the Anti Mono
pOly platform does not commit its can
didatcs to Congress in favor of the right
or duty of that body to legislatc for the
regulation of railroads, and that if they
should in Congress oppose and vote
against this needed relief from grinding
oppression by monopolies, that they could
find their full Justification in the crasive
and dishonest platform of the party.
Other points were handled in an equally
able and lucid manner, but our space will
not permit even synopsis of the whole
speech.
At the close of Judge Changers speech
Hon. w. b. Allison made few remarks
in his usual able and affective style, sccur
ing the close interest and attention of the
audience. This was Judge Changers
first speech in our city, and it is only
necessary to say that it elected the warm
praise of almost all who heard it, for its
real ability, its candid tone, and evident
snte Gritty
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

WoMAN's LEAGUE.-Thc regular Semi
Monthly Meeting of the WOman's TEN
perance League will be held ut the Con
gregational Church, Thursday, Oct. list
at o'clock, P. NJ.
Mrs. o. p. HAMMOND, Sec,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

NOTICE the double column advertise
mcnt of Levi Stroll in the upper left
hand corner of this page. He has Il fine
stock of new goods, worthy the examine
ton of our readers, which he will sell at
bottom prices.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

To THE PuBLLC.-l propose publishing
an Atlas of the State of Iowa, containing
a map of every County in the State, show
ing Sections, Timber, Prairie, Roads,
Railroads, Streams, School House.,
Churches, ETC., etc. Fine Maps, 14x2S
inches, OF the State OF Iowa, United
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

BISHOP HAVEN of Boston, who comes
to Dubuque to lecture next month, will
also lecture in this place Tuesday even
ing Oct. 9th, giving the entire proceeds
toward the NJ E. Church repairs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

P. TABOR & Son, the popular druggists,
who were heavy losers in the fire, are
now comfortably, nay, elegantly located
in their new store opposite the foot of
Chatham ST., which, though the finishing
touches are not yet put on it, yet pre-
scnts very neat and tasteful appearance.
When fully completed and stocked, no
drug store in Iowa will be more elegantly
and conveniently fitted up.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE COUNTY FAIR We are compelled
for lack of space to defer until next week
extended notice of the County Fair, held
during three days of this week. The
weather was most suspicious, and the
attendance of visitors, up to the figure of
former years, but the show of articles
was not such as it should have been. In
this remark We refer more to quantity
and variety than to quality. There was
some of the finest specimens of stock
farm, garden and dairy products. house
hold manufactures and mechanics handi-
work, &c, that ever were exhibited at
any fair, but the departments were not
half filled, and in this respect the fair
showed II decided falling off from last
year. To what causes this discOuraging
exhibit is attributed we are not fully pre-.
pared to say, though we think that it may
be due, in some degree, to mistaken
economy in the use of printers ink.
Nothing will prove successful in this day
and generation, without advertising, and
he who soonest arrives at Il clear knowl
edge and appreciation of that fact, will
soonest achieve the end in view.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25
DISSOLUTION.

NJ Office is hereby given that the firm Of Coy &
~ Webster, grocers. is this day dissolved by
mutual consent Mr.. Webster will remain in the
business and all accounts Of the firm will be set
tied by either of the undersigned.
J.. +. COY.
A.WEBSTER.
Independence. Aug 6, 1871. saw,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

POUND calicos at the City of Paris
Store If.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

A large supply of Sheet Music just re-
ceived at the Bazaar. Special induce.
ments to teachers.
paw HERRICK & HENsHAw.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

WoRKMEN arc engaged in undermining
the old post-office block by putting on new
fronts to the stores.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE Jesup Tnd,cator has little to say
about politics, and aims not to take sides
rs between parties. The following arti
Gle from its issue of last week has, there
fore, all the more significance, and truth
fully expresses the sentiments of honest
and sincere men of all parties who hap
pen to come in personal contact with
Judge Granger or hear him speak:
Hon. ]. T. Granger, Judge of the tenth
judicial court and the Republican nomi-
nee for Congress in this district, spoke in
this place, at Farris' Hall, on Tuesday
evening, 18th inst He made Il good sen
sible speech. With such men as he is
in Congress we should have no fear foI
our national safety or prosperity. We
wish that every one of our readers might
have seen, conversed with, and heard the
Judge speak. People generally are now
interested in securing good, intelligent, and
, incorruptiblc men for public positions OF
trust and honor. We have nothing to say
of the politics of the day, but when We
see truly good man up for office we can
not restrain from making mention of him
to whichever party he may belong.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE finest stock of Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods at the City Of Paris
StOrc
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

Mr.. VIM. Ireland, the best cutter and
Merchant Tailor is still to be found at
the City of Paris Store. -. T.,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

| ALPACAs and all kinds of Dress Goods,
cheaper than ever, at the City Of Paris
Store,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

TEMPERANCE meeting at the NJ. e.
Church next Sabbath evening, addressed
by Rev. L. Keagle.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE IIollingsworth Hay Rake is for
sale ut the Wig VAN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE Celebrated Cooper Wagons, for
sale at the WigWam
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

For SALE CHEAP Several Lots, desir-
able for dwellings. A. b. CLARKE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE favorite Hollingsworth Hay Rake
can be found ut the Wig Wam
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

SILK japanese 35 cents per yard, at the
City of Paris Store,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE Hollingsworth Hay Rake is for
sale at the Wig VAN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK.-The Off
cial certificate of the Comptroller of the
Currency, authorizing the above institu-
ton to commence the business of banking,
will be found in our advertising columns
this week. AS heretofore announced one
of the stores in the Leytzc block has been
secured, and is being fitted up for the use
OF the bank, with vault, etc. Upon the
completion of these improvements and the
arrival of the currency, the bank will
commence business. This will not prob
ably be later than from the 10th to the
18th of next month.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25
BRICK FOR SALE.

n }. LINCOLN has quantity Of brick 1T his
~ yard near the old depot for retail trade.
Enquire at Elevator A. T-3w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

THE favorite Hollingsworth Hay Rake
can be found at the Wig VAN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-09-25

Bro. WHITNEY, of the Hampton Re
cord'r. who was in our city two weeks
since, and whose call through an inadver-
lance we failed to acknowledge, thus re-
cords his impressions of our rebuilt city:
We spent short time last week in In
dependence, the city SO recently scourged
by fire. 1t is really surprising to witness
the energy and enterprise of the citizens
of that thriving town. rs evinccd by the
rapid rebuilding of the business portion
of the place. The burnt district is almost
entirely covered by buildings in various
stages of completion, some indeed being
already occupied by large stocks of goods.
we noticed noticed some thirty-fivc or forty two
story brick buildings now nearly enclosed
and mechanics of all kinds are in active
demand. Rebuilt Independence will be
better city than before the fire, from the
fact that the entire business portion will
consist of large and elegant buildings, all
new and thus in perfect repair. Ofcourse
We called in to see Bro Toman, of the
BULLETIN, and were glad to see him in
good spirits and prosperous circumstances
The BULLETIN will shortly be removed to
new and cOmmodious quarters.