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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

When our officers drew the net around
Noah Banks, the supposed perpetratOr of
the safe robberies at Hazleton and Jesup
last winter, it is very evident that they
enmeshed no minnow in the sea of scoun-
drelism. The defiant GOODNESS with which
Banks met the charge, the fertility of re-
source which he displayed in his own de-
Tense, further shown in his skillfully plan
ned and desperate attempt to break out of
the Jail in this county, and the .doggedly
rcsolute manner in which he announces
that he will never come to trial, show him
to be u hardened and experienced william,
such as are not often caught operating out
side of the centers of crime. The Jail of
this county not being deemed strong
enough to hold SO ingenious and determin-
ed rascal Banks was some time since
transferred to the Waterloo Jail for safe
keeping until his trial, which will come
off at the next term of the District Court.
We are informed by the papers of that
city, that on Saturday night last, Banks,
in company with another prisoner, made
a second bold dash for liberty, but was
again unsuccessful. The particulars of
the affair are thus given in the Reporter:
Last Saturday night, between ten and
eleven o'clock, Sheriff Hayzlctt heard some
peculiar sounds proceeding from the Jail,
and went out to take observations. He
could see nothing wrong from the outside
even by the aid of his dark lantern. He
waited and watched, however, for little
time, and then went inside to see what
was up. And he did see at single glance.
Two of his boarders were preparing to
leave, and without settling their board
bills. The Sheriff is too good Il landlord
to permit any such irregularities, and SO
he put stop to further proceedings.
Noah Banks, from Buchanan county,
charged with burglary, and Isaac G. Doc
little, of Franklin county, waiting trial for
larcency, were the guilty chaps. They
had darkened the cell door with bed
quilts, had worked down through the
stone floor, and were burrowing in the
ground like couple of pocket gophers,
making the vcntilator in the main hall of
the Court House their objective point
When discovered, they had filled their
bcd-tick with dirt, and had small load
on the floor. They came down graceful
ly, and said they would postpone further
operations for the present.
They were removed to another cell and
on Monday morning they commenced
work again by trying to force passage
up through the Treasurer's office. They
will now probably wear bracelets and 9th
er jewelry until their rowing propensities
are subdued.
Banks is tough cuss. While in the
Buchanan county Jail he came near esca-
ping, and was sent over here for greater
security. He had previously made sever
al attempts here before the Saturday night
affair, but has been interrupted in time.
file makes no bones in telling that he is
bound to get out, and every failure seems
only to incite him to fresh attempts. He
will stand a deal of watching for he means
business, but we think he will find the
Sheriff and his assistants match for him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

The following friendly notice Of the re-
appearance of the BULLETIN is from the
Dubuque Times. 1t should have appear
ca last week but was oyerlooked:
We are glad to note the temperance
of the Buchanan County BULLETIN, which
was involuntarily suspended for two weeks
the entire office having been destroyed in
the great Independence fire. Within thir-
ty-six hours, Judge Toman, its editor, was
on his way to Chicago to procure a new
office. The re-appearance of the BULLE-
TIN here yesterday, printed on and with
an entire new outfit, is an illustration of
energy and pluck which no misfortune
could whelm, no adversely subduc. The
paper shows not only the evidences of in
domitable grit in its proprietor, but very
generous array of advertising patronage
which betokens a purpose on the part of
the business people Of Independence, to
aid in tightening the weight of his heavy
loss. The enterprise of both the Judge
and people is commendable in the highest
degree.
The following greetings are from two
of our most valued exchanges:
The Independence BULLETIN has risen
from the ashes, with new life, fresh type,
and as full of vivacity and pluck as ever.
The BULLETIN suffered a severe scorching
in the flames, but it comes out as pure
gold tried by the fire, brighter and better
for having sustained the trying ordeal
May its good luck in the future amply
compensate for the misfortunes of the
past.-W Waterloo Conrier.
The Independence BULLETIN appears on
our table again, boosting of only one in
termission-and that supplied by an extra
on account of the great fire which de-
vastated that city. Before the fires were
extinguished, Mr.. Toman, the editor and
publisher, was on his way to Chicago,
without money, and not knowing what
the result of insurance would be, to pur-
chase new Office. He merely says in his
opening article, that by such an exhibition
of confidence in the future of Indcpen-
dence, he could set the best possible ex-
ample to the business men of that city
Mr.. Toman is an able, conscientious edi-
tor; and such an exhibition of energy as
he has shown will identify him still more
closely with the business interests of his
city. The ultimate results can but be adj
vantageous to himsalf and the people of
his parish Republican,.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

You can buy any kind of dry goods at
Oak Hall, cheaper than before the fire.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

Castoria is more than substitute for Cas-
tor Oil. 1t is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimiIate the food, regulate
the bowels. cure wind collie. and produce natural
sleep 1t contains neither minerals, morphine OF
alcohol, and is pleasant to take. Children need
not cry and mothers may rest. 14-1y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

ANOTHER DONATION.-The following
note from D. D. Holdridge, Esq, explains
itself Mr. Hannum, the generous-heart-
ed donor, is entitled to the gratitude, not
only of the special recipients of his gift,
but also of our whole community for his
liberal and spontaneous act of sympathy:
INDEPENDENCE, June Esd, 1874.
Ed. Bulletin:
DEAR SIR:-Aftcr the recent great Ca
lamity that befel our city, received a let
teo from Henry Hannah, a resident of
Cazenovia, Madison county, N. Y, in
which lie writes:
81 request you to appropriate two hun
bred dollars to be expended as you think
best for the benefit and improvement of
your town."
After mature consideration have deci-
ded to distribute the above very generous
donation as follows: To the Methodist
Church, $75; to the German Presbyterian
Church, $75; to the Public Library, $50.
The proper officers of the above socie-
ties can receive their money by calling at
my office. Truly yours,
D. d. HOLDRIDGE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

BERBERICH of the European Restaurant
will have full supply of Fire works for
the Fourth. Send in your orders.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

The following letter of acknowledgment
from one of the beneficiaries of the fund
has been handed us for publication:
INDEPENDENCE, June %, 1874.
D. D. HOLDRIDGE, ESQ:
DEAR SIR:-The Board of Trustees of
the German Presbyterian Church, ac-
knowledge most thankfully the receipt of
seventy-tive dollars through you from Hen
ny Hannum, Esq, towards rebuilding our
burnt church cditice.
May our Heavenly Father bless the
cheerful giver of this large and timely
gift thousand fold in earthly and spirit
ual things, in time and eternity. We also
desire to say, dear Mr.. Holdridge, will you
accept from us, as our fellow-citizen, our
most hearty thanks for so kindly remem-
bering us in our distress, by sending us
this large gift; we will remember it well.
We would further say that we have given
the contract to build right away a fire
proof building with basement for school
purposes, and above, the church, with tow
cr and stone steps. A few more such
gifts would be an immense help to us. In
behalf and in the name of the Board of
Trustees of the German Presbyterian
Church, have the honor to be
Your most obedient servant,
JOHN G. SCHAIBLE, Pastor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

PARTIES wanting extras for any of the
below mentioned machines, will find it
much to their advantage to order same at
once: Marsh Harvester, IEtna, Wood
Aultman & Taylor and c. Autman & Co.,
Sweepstakes, and Wooster Thrcshers.
Respectfully,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

For SALE.-A pair of first-class horses
for carriage or farm work-a set of har-
ness and wagon. Apply at hardware
store of G. w. TAYLOR.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

DELEGATes.-The Republican Caucus
of Washington Township, made choice
last evening of the following delegates to
the County Convention, which meets
to-day:
L. w. Hart, NJ. w. Harmon, D. w.
Hammond, II. P. Browne, w. T. Dale,
D. l.. Smith, John Hollett, VIM. Toman,
J. S. Woodward, G. Dickson, G. w. Lii
lie. l.. M. Pratt. q
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

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
prowling around the county, and he will
give customers chance to examine goods
before purchasing. Patronizc your home
dealer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
REFEREES SALE.

William S. BOggs
u.s. In the Circuit Court
Alkaline NJ. Boggs, Thomas Of buchanan CMnfy
NJ Boggs. Charles l.. BOggs, IoW1. Notice Of Ref
Bog@s. -
10y VIRTUE Of judgment OF partition and
| sale made in the above entitled action on the
18th day of June. 1874. the subscribers referees
for that purpose duly appointed will sell at pub
lie sale at the door Of the Court House in lndepen-
dence Iowa. on the 10Th day of July, 1874, at I
o'clock p. NJ. the real estate directed by said
Judgment to be sold and therein described as fol
lows: .
The West fractional !. Of the NV a OF Section
Seven (1). in Township Ninety (9O), North OF
Range Ten (1U), W of 5th p. NJ, Buchanan county,
Iowa.
Signed this 18th day Of june A. d., 1874.
E. E. e k9 exbwELL Referees.
4S-2t A. b. G LAKkE.
W q & i r. DOMAIN Attys.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE Of an Execution issued out Of and
ID under the seal of the Circuit Court of Buchan
an county, Iowa. in favor Of $. o. Bailey, and
against the goods and chattles. lands and tene
ments of +. L. Early and j. +. Early have levied
upon the following described property. viz:
Two acres of land described rs follows
Commencing at the Sc corner Of Lot ~ in Jesup
and running IL rods line Of Ainswortf
Street continued. thence North to South line OF
Mason Street. continued. thence West 16 rods
thence South to the place of beginning, being
Iat Of the SW 4 of the NV Il Of Section 81
Township 50, Range 10. in Buchanan county Iowa
Which property as above described will offei
for sale. subject to Redemption, at Public Auction
at the Court House in the city of Independence
on Saturday. the 18th day Of July. A. d. 1874 al
O'Clock p NJ of said day to the highest bidder
to satisfy said Execution and costs.
Sheriff Office Independence, Iowa, June Goth
1874.
[S4Jl1 GEO. o. FARR. Sheriff
j. F. COOK Atty. for Pl'f. n4S-2t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

RIsING.--The scene of industry, hurry
hustle and seeming confusion, now pre-
vailing in our burnt district, is u most in
spiriting one. Our people are fully com.
ing up to the mark Of courage, faith and
indomitablc pluck, predicted for them by
the BULLETIN when their stores and shops
were yet smoking. They have no idea of
crying over split milk. They are taking
the sting out of adverse fortune by facing
it manfully, and plucking back prosperity
out of the fire and ashes.
Commencing with Williams & Son, or
the site of the Durham store, whose build
ing is already up to the second floor, prep
arations for rebuilding are in progress on
every lot down to within three of the riv-
er. In most of cases the work is well ad.
vanced, and undoubtedly by October, at
the latest, block of fifteen new brick
stores will grace the south side of Main
Street, within the burnt district. This is
sure now; we may have more to add to
the list next week. To the purchases of
lots on the Wilcox property reported last
week, two more should be added, consun
mated since our last issue. A. J. Bowlcy
has the lot on which Welch's grocery
stood, and Asa Blood the one next west
Both these parties are preparing to build
fine stores.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

OAK Hall Store, LIST door west of Bridge
New goods are being received daily at
Oak Hall Store. If
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

Hon. w. G.. DOMAIN arrived at home
from Washington, on Thursday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
Republican County Convention.

The Republican Electors Of the several Town
simpson Buchanan County, are requested to elect
Delegates to attend Il County Convention. to be
held at the Court House. in Independence, on
SATURDAY. JUNE 81, 1874,
at O'Clock M. for the purpose of electng seven
delegates to represent said County. in the State
Convention to be held at Des M0ines. July LIST,
1874. Also twelve delegates to attend the Con-
gressional Convention: which meets at McGregor.
Aug. 9Th. The ratio of representation will be one
delegate for each Township, and for every
forty votes and fractions over twenty votes cast
for >. NJ Beck, for Supreme Judge at the October
Election. 1874.
In accordance with which the several Town
ships will be entitled to delegates as follows:
Buffalo, ............ 2 Liberty. 4
Byron. ............... madison. ............
Como. .........a.... 2 Middlefed ........ 1
tairbank,. ........... 3lNewton, ............. 2
Fremont, ........... 2 Perry. ....... 4
HaZelton, .......... 2Sumner ...,,,.
Homer ............... 2 WashingtOn,. ....... Il
jefferson 3iWestburg, ........... 2
Per order Committee
is. Woodward, Chairman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

REV. W. L. HUNTER, will preach at the
Presbyterian church ON Sabbath morning
next.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

RoBBERY.-The residence of James
Biddle, near the Court House, was enter
Ell by burglars during the still hours of
Wednesday night, through back window,
and while the inmates were quietly sleep
ing, the rascalsAook $4S in money from
Mr.. Biddle's pocket-book, which was in
his pantaloOns by the side of his bed.
The family arose in the morning, suspect
ing nothing, but were somewhat surprised
at the number of half-burned matches
strcwed about the floor. Investigation
revealed the loss of the money and, we
think, some other articles of trifling value.
No clue to the thieves has been discover
ed
Sheriff Farr thought this suitable time
to break up a nest of unclcan birds in the
vicinity, which was getting to be the re-
sort of all kinds of suspicious characters.
So he quietly notified "Peg-Leg King" the
proprietor, that he could have half day
to ''vamose the ranch" "Peg-Leg" took
the hint and at last accounts the fitting
was in progress.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
Mails Close.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
GOING WEST GOING EAST
1000 o'clock A. NJ. 4:45 O'Clock p NJ
500 - "
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RAILROAD
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26
Ceutaur Liui1nent.

After dinner, Toasts and Songs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-06-26

CUTIITTIICtVV,
J. s. Woodward, Chairman.
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01
OUR YOUNG PATRONS.

Our advice to youthful and ine1peri-
enced writer's is working successfully. We
already receive letters we'll written, correct
in orthography, and creditable to the
writer's. This is an excellent school and
good practice. Children, like grown peo-
pie, are indisposed to take much trouble to
themselves if they can as readily avoid it.
1t would be wrong for US to take sloven-
~, carelessly written letter, full Of blum
ders and bad spelling, and trim it up in
good shape and then give the name Of the
writer. This would be publishing fraud
and falsehood, and hold out no Indictment
whatever for the improvement Of youth.
Every one can have dictionary so there is
no excuse, with proper diligence, for bad
spelling: If we hear complaints that our
correspondents have not access to good
defner, we must make arrangements to
supply that want in exchange for addition
alsubscribers. .,.s ,s.
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

cause it is not likely he will ever invent
anything else. His class can then wear
badges with this inscription, Common
People, patented by Pat Chi]ds, in the
year 1874"
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

Pat Childs Of the Waseca Ne,os is the
inventor Of class distinction in this
country which he calls the "common
people. He ought to get patent on
this invention as soon as possible, be-
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

GREEN VALE, MINI, June l8, 1874. @
DHAR ED1roR We have twenty plum
trees loaded with plums; II they all ripen
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

we will have some to sell. We have about
thirty shade trees. The groves look beau
full around here. Our garden looks very
good. My flowers have all come up. We
have all Of our corn cultivated; it is grow
ing nicely. We have no tame roses in
blossom, but there are some wild ones in
blossom in our garden. There has been
quite rain here but it is very warm now
and everything is growing finely. There
has been quite number Of fish caught in
Club lake this summer; all of our school is
going up to the lake to fish, and we will
have nice boat ride. Our school will be
closed in three weeks. The Changers had
a picnic on the 18th, but l didn't 60; our
teacher had school and went to school ;
some Of our scholars went We had only
ten scholars that day.
You made a mistake in my other letter.
You said 81 acres Of potatoes when we have
but one-half.
Yours truly,
ELECTA WERR
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

Don't be ashamed, my lad, if you have a
patch on your elbow; it is no mark of dis
grace. 1t speaks we'll for your industrious
mother. For our part we would rather
see dozen patches on your clothes than to
have you do q bad or mean action, or to
hear profane or vulgar word proceed
from your lips. No good boy will shun
you because you do not dress as we'll as he
does. And if any one laughs at your ap-
pearance, never mind it. Go right on do
ing your duty. Fear God rather than man !;
love Him early, and serve him faithfully,
and there shall be laid up for you in
Heaven treasures that fade not away
Little Waterman.
The Grange advance., 1874-07-01

Oranges sp;H hare a chance to compare
prices. "
Best Japan Tea, 70 cts; best Syrup s5 cts; Goldfish,
cts. ., -. 80 d.. 80
FOR 80 DAYS ONLY.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-27
THE NEW OUTRAGE IN LOUISIANA.

The Louisville Obm1er-.Jou,7sdl Of the Oath
inst, devotes long editorial under the above
heading, to the recent address Of the Committee
OF Seventy. In the course of this article it says
It is to be hoped that the appeal which we
published yesterday from the Conservative Com
mlttee OF Louisiana, will not be passed over I'M
noticed by the people Of this country. It is a
calm but powerful presentation of past outrages,
ana clear exposure Of another wrong, which ls
about being peIpetrated by the Radical Return
ing Board, composed, as it is, chiefly of men who
nave lost all sense Of decency and shame;
Such is the substance Of the appeal, and we
leel sure no honest man can read it without
Deing moved by its earnestness, and convinced
O. the magnitude Of the wrong which it exposes.
expressed, that on the very day the document
was published the Returning Board threw out
the poll four Of Assumption parish, which gave
the Conservatives 1O3 majority, thereby counting
out two Conservatives who were legally elected,
and substituted In their stead two Radicals who
were legally defeated.
In this way it will not be difficult to overcome
the Conservative majority, which has already
been reduced by the same criminal sort Of pro-
cedure from twenty-eight to two. But 1t Is at
least due to the victims OF this outrage that the
people throughout the country read their story
OF the wrong. No more formidable Indictment
could be brought against the President and his
advisers than that which these plun dered people
have presented. The facts contained in their
protest should alone be sufficient to consign both
the President and his party to the excavations Of
mankind
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-27
AN EXCITING REHEARSAL.

There ia family up in Davenport, Iowa where
the members are not much alarmed at to pros
pect Of raid from burglars, though times are
hard and poor men driven to crime, and the head
of the family is q bank cashier. This bank
cashier is q man who reads the newspapers, and
not long ago he became impressed with the nu-
merOus accounts Of robbers entering the CASH
iesy's house at night, gagging and binding the in
Maftes and forcing the cashier to accompany them
tSHhe bank and open the way to the treasure:
TIM Davenport cashier is resolved that he will
novgo when his time comes, and 60 he is taking
preparatory steps to secure the necessary nerve
and vigor on the part of his family when the
event takes place.
His precaution lies in rehearsal. Every
night he gets up and arms himself with some
deadly weapon ike Bologna sausage or vase
from the mantel. He binds his wife firmly TO
the bedpost. threatening her with instant and
horrible death the while, and binds in like man
ner all other members Of the family. Then he
gags himself and marches off to the bank sup
possibly, but leads the imaginary robbers into a
trap by going dir ectly to the jail. He derives a
vensetu satisfaction from this rehearsal, but his
family have not enjoyed it SO much since the
coid weather came on. They even yearn for real
ROBBERS, in order that this rehearsal business
may be done with.