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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

1T is only by a strong curb that the
Conservative prevents itself from breaking
out in riotous demonstrations. of joy over
the Democratic victories of last week.
1t evidently feels like shouting itself black
in the face over the apparent rcsuscitatlon
of the "old party" but it is discreet
enough to know that, after its recent posi-
ton, declarations that the Democratic and
Republican parties were equally corrupt
and unworthy of confidence, IL sudden
dropping of the Anti-Monopoly mask
would startle the game. 1t has a devious
path to pursue during the next two years
but the end of it can be easily foretold
1t will be found fighting under the old
Democratic banner in 1876, and declaring
with emphasis that it never in reality de
serted the party that loves rum and hates
niggers. Mark the prediction.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

We claim credit for some consideration
for the peculiar and melancholy mental
condition into which the Conservative is
thrown by the sight of our rooster. But
for this we should have set him up to crow
over the glorious Republican victory in
Florida, the reduction of the Democratic
majority in New York to $4,000, and the
cheering news that the Democrats did not
elect all their candidates for Congress in
Massachusetts. We hope our ncighbor
will appreciate our forbearance. We are
not wholly heartless; we have some
human feeling left
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

LIBRARY ITEMS. The managers of the
Free Public Library have unanimously
chosen d. s. Dccring, Esq, Director of
the Library Cabinet. A happy choice, we
say Mr.. Deerng is, without doubt, the
most thorough student Of Geology in our
city, while his extensive acquaintance in
our own and neighbormg States will aid
him greatly in collecting the curious and
valuable specimens from other sections.
There are some people drawing books
from the Library for home reading The
fines for the three months ending Oct. 90,
amounted to $3.50. They accumulated
at the rate of three cents per day from
each delinquent.
Patrons of the Reading Room join with
the Directors in hearty "thank you," to
Herrick & IIcnshaw, for their generous
gift of the clock, which faithfully meas
ures the pleasant and profitable hours
spent at this "Rctrcat from Temptation. y
The long winter evenings are drawing
on, and we would remind our readers that
residents of this county, outside of the city,
can have the use of the Library for one
year on the payment of two dollars. The
books have all been added since our great
fire, and comprise many of the latest and
most valuable works. This is the only
Public Library in the county, and we be
licve the time is not far distant when ouI
farmer lads and lassies will be among the
most enthusiastic and numerous patrons
of the institution. Read ! Read good
books
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

A BUCHANAN COUNTY INNOCENT IN TIE
Tolls. -The Inter- Ocean of a recent date
contains the dolcful experience of one
VIM. Whtcomb, Il resident of this county,
who landed in Chicago with a fiddle and
some money, but who, not dozen yards
from the depot, was beset by two strang-
ers, who first took him to an auction store
where he invested $13 in Il gold watch,
which next day he induced the consider.
ate salesman to take back by making him
present of 81. Still in the convoy OF
the sharpers he next visited concert
saloon, wherein he spent So treating the
lovely ong-birds, and besides left a gold
watch worth 500 and his beloved fiddle,
worth $50, to settle the score. An appeal
to the olice secured the arrest of the
sharpers and the keeper of the concert
saloon, but as nothing could be proved
against them they were discharged, and
the poor, silly dupe, who probably never
reads the papers, minus watch, fiddle, and
money, was left to bewail the wickedncss
of the great city.
And, now the absorbing question is
Who is VIM. Whitcomb? Is there such
a consummate stupid in this county, to
be beguiled by tricks SO common and
transparent! If there is, why did his
natural guardians permit him to leave the
paternal premises thus to bring discredi'
upon the average intelligence of the com
munity in which he lives? VIM. Whit
comb, you have cut your eye-teeth and
are expected henceforth to know enough
TO drive the geese to water.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
WATCH for the Revolution.

HORSE MoRTALITY.-On Monday last,
three horses in Tom Curtis Livery Stable
were suddenly attacked with malady
which set at defiance the best veterinary
skill of our city to account for. The
horses attacked developed symptoms like
madness, kicking and biting at all who
approached them. In two of the cases,
the sickness terminated fatally in about
six hours, the others have recovered
One of the former belonged to a fine team,
attached to pcddling wagon owned by
Bidwell & Farwell, of Freeport, III.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W. B. Phelps Pastor. Sab
bath service, 10 80 A. NJ. and 200 =. NJ. Sab
bath School, IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 700,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-H. S. Church Pastor.
Sabbath service. 1890 A. M. and 700 p. NJ
Sabbath School, II N. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening at ZOO
CONGREGATIONAL W. Brintnal Pastor
Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and 2 80 p. NJ; Sab
bath school, IL N. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at Z: ~.
BAPTIST-F A. Marsh. Pastor. Sabbath ser
vice, $40 A. M. and z go p. NJ. Sabbath school
at 1900 NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at TOO.
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos. B. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing of the bell; also service every
"Wednesday evening. Sunday school immedi-
ately after morning service
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-John q. Schaibe,
Pastor. Services at 10 30 A. NJ. and 700 p. NJ.
Sabbath school ut 200 p NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:3O
UATHOLIC-Sr. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor.
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass ut 81 a. M. High Mass at l0la a. IN
Sunday school at 600 p m Vespers at 300
Up. IN. Evening services occasionally.
l. O. O. F.-INDBPENDKNCE LODGE, No 142, l. o.
o. +. meets every Monday Eve, at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
D. s. BoUcK, Sec'y. JOHN GoRMAN N. g.
w. JOHNSON Treas. J.J. TRAVIS V. G
L. 0. 0. F.-INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT No.
S., l. 0. o. +. 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, 1874-11-13
The largest stock of Sheet
Music ever brought to Inde-
pendence, at the Bazaar.
REVOLUTION among us.

ATTENTION. regret to learn that
some thoughtless young persons occasion
ally disturb the evening worship in one of
our churches. For the benefit of these
parties, and as warning, we give below
the law of Iowa in regard to such con-
duct. Il will be enforced in the strictest
manner unless the disturbance complained
of shall cease:
If any person wilfully disturb or dis
quiet any assembly of persons met for
religious worship by profane discourse, OF
rude and indecent behavior, Or by making
noise either within the place of worship
or SO near as to disturb the order and
solemnity of the assembly, he shall be
punished by imprisonment in the county
Jail not more than thirty days or by fine
not exceeding one hundred dollars. See
Code Of Iowa, page 6e5, Sect, 4O23.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
REVOLUTION in the air; all will feel it.

HARPER's PUBLICATIONs.-We refer our
readers to the advertisements on the sec
ond page of Harper's Magazine, Weekly
and Bazaar. 1t is not necessary to enlarge
upon the merits of these publications,
their names are household words in every
family in the land, and their popularity,
as well as their excellence and adaptability
to the desires and tastes of their millions of
readers, increase every year. We can
furnish the Magazine, Weekly, or Bazaar
with the BULLETIN at 1925 per year,
postage paid.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
For the Bulletin.
Oelwein Correspondence.

O0lW610 correspondence
Warm, hazy, windy weather after the
cold snap The lumber trade is the live
Hest of any | know of; several farmers
in this vicinity are building. S. w.
Brown has built a large barn, and A. }.
Miller has now quite an imposing resi-
dence In Oelwein buildings go up faster
and thicker Irvine, of the firm of Ben
net & Irvine, has splendid residence.
John Becker is building clearinghouse
on Frederick street, new residence for
G. II. Stark. There is class of music
scholars in attendance at Oelwcin, Prof.
Vine and wife officiating They teach
vocal and instrumental music. They have
thirty-five scholars, and seem to give gen
eral satisfaction The firm Of Miller &
Redficld is changed to O. P. & j. G. Mil
Ter. They have a fine stock of drugs,
stationery, and are also agents for organs.
Wheat is low; varies from 62 to 65 cents.
Corn, 35 cents. The Patrons have rented
their elevator to Mr.. NJ. MCGOWAN, of In
dependence. Business on the wanc-hard
times are coming. am told that George
Phillips has rented his building to parties
from Cedar Rapids, who will go INTO the
banking business and drugs. Ben. Davis
has bought Crowley's property, and is
building commodious store and hall;
upper rooms designed for Odd Fellows
and Masonic Fraternity The wind flour
mill is a sure thing; it is projected by the
miller who runs Oelwein mill. He is get
ting machinery ready, but will not put up
his mill till spring. Oelwein is really
getting to be "a city. G. Minkler had his
pocket picked by benevolent looking
old innocent few days ago; and A. B.
H. Bennett, J. p, was called upon to settle
''little row" which occurred at the resi-
dence of Minor Paign. Now, Mrs. Paign
has been i'll for nearly ten weeks, and this
rowdy (ncvcr mind his nance went to the
house and behaved very disorderly.-
Whereupon Mr.. Paign put him out, he
drew Mr.. Paign outside and struck him
severely several times, Paign retaliating as
well as he could, but got the worst of it.
Next day the fellow listened to the COM
plaint made against him, and then turning
to Paign asked, "did talk and act like
that?" Being assured that he did, he eX-
claimed, "well, then, | don't blame you
for this; | ought to have been shot" He
paid all the costs cheerfully, gave Paign a
V for the pain he had caused him, humbly
accepted the advice given Inn i'll regard
to intemperancc, and finally declared that
it was the last drop Of liquor that he'd
ever swallow May he have strength of
purpose enough to carry out his lcsolu-
ton We haven't any church yet in Del
vein. but there are services held at Irvine
& Bennct's Hall every Sunday, conducted
by Rev. Mr. Brownlec.
FRANK FAIRCnILD.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

DEDICATION OF FIREMEN's HALL.-The
elegant and spacious new hall of the
Steamer Company, over Kcnyon's hard
ware store, is nearly completed, and the
boys are making extensive preparations
for its dedication, one week from to-
night, Friday, Nov. Goth. The programme
will consist of an address, by Col. Jed
Lake, a sociable at the new Hall, and IA
dance at Leytze's fall, the whole inter
spersed with excellent music. A large
number of invitations will be issued, and
a splendid time may be anticipated, for
the boys never do anything halfway.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE old Hook and-Ladder Company
have made free tender of their apparatus,
including trucks, chains, buckets, etc, to
the city, provided the latter will replace
the ladders destroyed by the great fire of
last spring, and place the whole in service
able shape. The CO. neil cannot do Il
better thing than accept the offer, for such
an apparatus will not only be a valuable
but an almost indispensable addition to
our means for subduing fires.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

TIE Conservative has another attack OF
chicken cholera. 1t is after our rooster
again with blood in its eye. 1t decorates
him with the epithet of ''lousy specimen,
and hurls at him with whitening scorn the
imputation that he is not "well balanced, y
that he is "bob-tailed," &c. Now, we
have no concern for the rooster; he is not
sensitive about his good looks and he
rather enjoys hard knocks He has done
good service this year, and will be heard
from next election. But, judging from
the indications in the Conservative, VIC are
afraid that he has induced chronic night
mare in the head of that concern. His
triumphant crow is evidently yet ringing
N the ears of our neighbor and causing
much discomfort. We regret this, but
cannot help it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

LIBRARY LECTURES. Those of our citi-
zens socially inclined, and who yet do not
dance, will not be obliged to stay at home
this winter. Arrangements have been
made for full course of lectures by some
of the best known and most brilliant lights
of the platform, for the benefit of the
Public Library. The dashing Gen. Kill
patrick, who gave such general satisfac-
ton when here last year, will open the
course, Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 26th,
with platform Speaking" Bayard Tay-
lor, the worldwide traveller, will follow a
week later, Dec 3D.; subject: Ancient
Egypt" Maj. J. w. Powell, the intrepid
explorer OF the canons of the Colorado,
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton may be eX-
pected in the latter part of December or
early in January, 1875, the precise date
and subjects to be announced hereafter.
The price of admission to single lee
lures will be 80 cents: season ticket for
the four Lectures, $50.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
REVOLUTION at home. Look out for it,


AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION Good
health, easy digestion, cheerfulncss and
good feeling. depend, more than we i'm.
agine, upon well cooked food; and well
cooked food depends very largely upon
the stove in which the operation of cook.
ing is performed. In this regard, the
Charter Oak Cooking Stove, sold by G.
w. Taylor, fulfills all the needed require
ments better than any other stove in the
market. 1t has been before the public e
years, has constantly grown into public
favor, and now stands in the very tirs
rank. No person wishing really good
stove can afford to pass it by without eX
animation
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

FARM For SALE. Pleasantly situated
on Blue Creek, one mile north of Centre
Point. Consisting of so acres-45 under
fence, 80 of timber-dwelling house, well,
and outbuildings. Facilities of timber,
shelter, water, creek and timber range,
proximity to railroad station and a thriv-
ing town in one of the best counties of
the State, render this desirable location,
and rare opportunity. VIII be sold
cheap if soon sold. Apply to
H. c. NEwBoLD,
S-3m Centre Point. Linn Co.. Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

Council met in regular session Monday evening,
Nov 9th 1874.
Mayor in the chair and all the members present.
The petition of s. NJ. Osgood and eighty others,
business men on Main and Chatham streets, pray
ing for appointment Of an additional watchm an
during the winter, was referred to the Committee
on Printing.
The petition OF N. Mas, asking leave to erect a
wooden addition to his residence, within the fire
limits, was laid on the table.
The Saloon Bonds of Dixon & McCaffrey John
Wingert and VIM. Doenty were approved.
The Street Commissioner reported labor done on
the street during month ending Nov. 9th, 1874, at
$i57.6O and the Clerk was directed to draw orders
on the City Treasurer for the amount expressed in
the report.
The Treasurer's reports. for the months Of Octo-
Der aad November were receved.and referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Judiciary reported bill for
an Ordinance to number business Houses, etc,
on Main and Chatham streets, which was read a
first and second times and went over under the
rules.
The Committee on Public Grounds and Buildings
reported in favor Of allowing claim OF Frank
Megow for repairs on city bell, which was con-
Cured in.
The claims Of b. Yeager for strrups for bell,
800. and nozzle for hose, g. 90 were allowed.
The claim Of VIM. Toman, $33. and COnserva
tive office, $500, both for printing were referred
to Committee on Printing
Claims of John Smith for repairing cistern,
81 so and j. G. Lifts, coal for use of engine and
engine house, $1Os 80 were referred to Committee
on Claims.
A resolution to purchase one Siamese Coupling
for hose was adopted also a resolution putting
engne-h house in condition TO protect engines from
freezing.
resolution was also adopted instructing City
Clerk to advertise for proposals to build cistern
of 500 barrels capacity, the school house, on
west side Of the river.
Also a resolution instructing City Treasurer to
endorse warrants presented for payment when ont
Of funds and that they draw interest at ten per
cent per annum from date Of endorsement until
paid
The matter of street gas lamps was referred to a
Special Committee. consisting Of Councilmen
Warne. linn, and Ames
Adjourned
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE Governors proclamation of Thanks
giving will be found on the second page.
Doubly adjured by the chief magistrates
of State and nation, the people should
generally observe the day. A turkey
ought to smoke on every table in the land.
At least, that's our idea; doubtless it APP
pears different from the turkeys stand
point.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE opposition in the Illinois Legisla-
ture have twenty majority on joint ballot,
which is good enough. Conservative.
When it is known that ninety per cent
of the opposition mentioned above is
Democratic the real sympathy of the Con-
servatiue can be readily perceived.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
Music Books Of all kinds, at
the Bazaar.

FARM FOR SALE.-Pleasantly situated
q miles east of Winthrop, and / mile
north of the railroad, containing 1870 acres,
80 acres under cultivation Dwelling
house new, commodious, and spacious,
and good outbuildings of all kinds. Terms
cash. Apply to P. J. MoREHoUsE,
Owls Winthrop, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

WE call attention to our market reports
They are corrected each week with the
utmost care from the best sources of in
formation within our reach. They may
be relied on implicitly as Il correct indi
cation of this market on the day OF pub
Ii cation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE firm of O'Brien & Stone is dis
olved by mutual consent. Mr.. OBrien
will continue in the business, removing in
a few days to the new store on Main ST.,
recently erected by Charles King.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE best grades and quality of winter
boot and shoes, well made, durable and
cheap, at Geo. A. Steinmetz' A great va
riety of mems women's and children's
wear. Particular attention given to Gus.
tom work
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

A GEM-The EVENING STAR is the
most beautiful shectiron, cylinder, wood
stove made. 1t is durable, economical,
and the poor mans friend. Everybody
should have one of these excellent stoves.
Sold by G. W. Taylor. CIVIC
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
A CARD.

THE Gas Mains will all be laid in the streets
i during the month Of November and it il de-
srable that the pipe iE buildings should be ready
for connection as the mains are laid. Parties de-
string to have their buildings piped for gas should
leave orders at once with the subscriber at the
Merchants Hotel, or by post.
FRANK w. ROBINSON,
lott for Western Excelsior Gas
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

New STOCK. Just received ut the
BULLETIN office, "a full supply of first
class material, Letter and Bill Heads,
Statements, Cards, etc. Any of our pat.
rons desiring printing done in good and
tasteful style and at reasonable figures
will please call and we will pledge them
the utmost satisfaction. In Bloods build
ing, nearly opposite Chatham street.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

ALPACAs and all kinds of Dress Goods.
cheaper than ever, at the City of Paris
Store
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
NEW YORK STORE.
BARGAINS FOR THIRTY DAYS.

Londsdale Bleacled Cot
ton, SO inches wide, II IL
Standard "a Cotton, 10 cts
Fine A Cotton. 8 cts
Good Madden Prints, 7 cts
l IA Wool Blankets. 1925
Kid Gloves, 2 buttons, IS cts
Remember, at the New York
Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE Conservative says that our bob
tailed rooster 'augurs ILL.," From the way
he bores our ncighbor, we should think
he augurs pretty well.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

AT Barnhart's, 100 barrels of Standard
Michigan Apples at $3.50 per barrel
Call soon if you want any at that price.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

SILK japanese 80 cents per yard, at the
City of Paris Store,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

PERsoNAL.-F. M. Mccormack of the
Postville RetieD, one of the liveliest local
papers in northern Iowa, made us brief
call on Monday. Like all strangers who
visit our city he was warm in praise Of
the elegant and substantial appearance OF
our rebuilt business blocks, and of the
indomitable energy and pluck displayed
in lifting our city out of the ashes in Sc
short = time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

MIR. VIM. Ireland, the best cutter and
Merchant Tailor is still to be found at
the City of Paris Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

REV. G. f. ToLMAN, of Chicago, will
speak on the subject of Foreign Missions
at the Baptist Church, next Wednesday
evening, the 18th. He will have charts
and idols for the illustration Of his sub
jcct. The public are cordially invited.
Rev. NJ. Il. Lamb will hold Sabbath
School meeting on Thursday evening, the
18th. He would be glad to see all friends
of Sabbath Schools present.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

VIM. IRELAND, the best Cutter in the
West, is to be found at the second floor
or the Clothing and Merchant Tailoring
Department of the City of Paris Store 15tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13
Marriages.

GARDNER MCBRIDE-On Tuesday, Nov 10th
at the residence OF Sheriff Farr, by Rev. H. s.
Church, Mr.. S. G. Gardner, OF Auburn Iowa. and
Miss Viola Mcbride. of Independence.
GREENE-BACKUS- On Monday, Nov. 18th. at
the residence Of the bride in this city. by Rev W.
and Miss Charlotte A. Batkus, OF Independence
Accompanying the above was plentiful supply
of delicious brides cake for the printer. for which
the happy pair will please accept our thanks and
best wishes for perfect and lasting happiness in
their new relation. The young bride was the re-
cipient of number of beautiful and costly pres
ents, among them gold watch and chain from the
bridegroom silver teaset, silver fruit dish silver
cake basket, China tea set, silver spoon holder.
from relatives Of the parties. and silver napkin
rings from Mrs. Eli Ozeas The bridal party left
for Chicago the same day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

THE finest stock of Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods at the City of Paris
Store
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-13

EVERY man, woman, and child should
.ook our for the Revolution.